1
a
: having or giving out heat to a moderate or adequate degree
warm weather
a warm fire
b
: serving to maintain or preserve heat especially to a satisfactory degree
a warm sweater
c
: feeling or causing sensations of heat brought about by strenuous exertion
2
: comfortably established : secure
3
a
: marked by strong feeling : ardent
b
: marked by excitement, disagreement, or anger
the argument grew warm
4
: marked by or readily showing affection, gratitude, cordiality, or sympathy
a warm welcome
warm regards
5
: emphasizing or exploiting sexual imagery or incidents
6
: accompanied or marked by extreme danger or duress
7
: newly made : fresh
a warm scent
8
: having the color or tone of something that imparts heat
specifically
: of a hue in the range yellow through orange to red
9
: near to a goal, object, or solution sought
not there yet but getting warm
warmed; warming; warms
1
: to make warm
2
a
: to infuse with a feeling of love, friendship, well-being, or pleasure
b
: to fill with anger, zeal, or passion
3
: to reheat (cooked food) for eating
—often used with over
4
: to make ready for operation or performance by preliminary exercise or operation
—often used with up
1
: to become warm
2
a
: to become ardent, interested, or receptive
—usually used with to or toward
warmed to the idea
b
: to become filled with affection or love
—used with to or toward
3
: to experience feelings of pleasure : bask
4
: to become ready for operation or performance by preliminary activity
—often used with up
Synonyms
Examples of warm in a Sentence
Adjective
Be sure to keep warm when you go outside.
We sat by the fire to stay warm.
It's too warm in here. We should open a window.
The sunshine was warm on my face.
We were met with a warm welcome.
She has a warm and friendly nature.
The letter was signed, “warmest regards.”
She gave us each a long, warm hug.
Keep going; you're getting warm.
Verb
He warmed his hands in front of the fire.
We warmed ourselves by the fire.
Air rises when it warms.
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Adjective
Aim for a warm shower with warm water to reach a happy medium.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
Directed by renowned creative, Child, the space is warm and inviting, scattered with vintage accents and dim lighting that creates an atmosphere of personal reflection, setting the perfect stage for a song rooted in raw emotion.
—Quincy Green, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2024
Verb
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—Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 22 Nov. 2024
This warming trend has created an environment conducive to stronger storms.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Adverb
The primary suite has access to a patio, and the walls in the primary bedroom are brick or have warm-toned wood paneling.
—Dallas News, 7 Oct. 2022
The kitchen has warm-toned wood cabinets, an island with storage and countertop space and a stove with a stone surround.
—Dallas News, 5 Aug. 2022
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“Warm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warm. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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warm
1 of 2 adjective1
a
: having or giving off heat to a moderate or adequate degree
warm food
a warm stove
b
: serving to keep in heat (as of the body)
warm clothes
c
: feeling or causing sensations of heat
warm from exertion
a long warm walk
2
a
: showing or marked by strong feeling : ardent
a warm hug
b
: marked by tense excitement or anger
a warm political campaign
3
: marked by or tending toward injury, distress, or pain
gave the enemy a warm reception
4
a
: newly made : fresh
a warm scent
b
: near to a goal, answer, or object sought
not there yet but getting warm
5
: of a color in the range yellow to orange to red
warmly
adverb
warmness
noun
warm
2 of 2 verb1
: to make or become warm
warm yourself in front of the fire
2
a
: to give a feeling of warmth or pleasure to
it warms my heart to see you
b
: to experience feelings of affection or pleasure
warmed to her young guests
3
: to reheat for eating
warm over some potatoes
4
a
: to make or become ready for action or performing by doing special exercises or actions beforehand
swimmers warm up before a race
b
: to become increasingly interested or enthusiastic
a speaker warming to his topic
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