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warm

warm

∞ 1.0
Having a comfortable level of heat, often after recent use
  • adjective
  • /wɔrm/
: cálido
  • She wrapped the warm blanket around her after getting out of the chilly pool.
  • warm water
  • warm temperatures
  • warm climate

I will say it's always warm on my chest.

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Examples

  • After the chilly balcony, my room seemed warm and welcoming, and I was ready to sleep.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • Imagine that the water goes from warm to cold.

  • Anyway, it's so warm, but it's not hot anymore.

  • You need to take her something warm.

  • And that means these are going to be warm season storms.

  • A baby is born into the warm water of the birth tub.

    Academic text (2011)
  • It's sunny, it's warm, I'm walking by some Swans.

  • This drink is warm.

  • The water from the tap came out at a single warm temperature and tasted of salt and chalk.

    Academic text (2012)
  • The coffee was still warm, perfect for sipping on a cool morning.

Synonyms

hot
vswarm
∞ 1.0

Having a high temperature and able to burn your skin

is about comfortable or moderate heat rather than extreme or burning temperature
toasty
vswarm
  • Informal
21 2.7

Warm and comfortable in a cozy way

is a general moderate heat without extra cozy feeling
lukewarm
vswarm
11 2.3

Only a little warm, not hot or cold

is used for comfortable or stronger heat rather than only moderate level
warmed
vswarm
3 1.0

Heated to a comfortable temperature for eating or touching

is the state itself or showing recent use rather than the heating action
warmish
vswarm
1 3.4

A little warm, not hot, or a little friendly

is stronger comfortable heat or clear recent activity rather than slight heating

Antonyms

318 1.0

The feeling of low temperature on your body

296 1.0

A fairly low temperature that feels pleasant

Idioms

1 7.0

A player who sits on the side and does not play in games

To make someone feel happy and warm inside

Compounds

60 2.7

Light exercise you do before harder activity to get your body ready

50 1.0

A friendly greeting that makes someone feel pleased and at ease

warm-blooded
  • Specialized
8 3.5

An animal that keeps a steady temperature inside its body, like humans and birds

7 3.6

A person or animal who gives warmth and comfort by being close

7 1.0

A friendly expression on the face that shows real kindness

4 3.5

A pleasant feeling inside when something kind happens

3 1.0

Hot food that makes you feel warm and comfortable

3 2.3

A polite, friendly way to end a letter or email

A place or atmosphere that makes people feel relaxed and welcome

warm front
  • Specialized
2 3.7

A line where warmer air moves into cooler air

A friendly, comfortable feeling that makes people feel welcome

1 1.7

A brown colour with red or yellow tones that looks cosy

Light from the sun that feels warm on your skin

A friendly, kind way of behaving that makes people feel comfortable

A set of light exercises done before hard exercise to prepare the body

1 4.9

Having a rich, mellow sound that feels pleasant and not harsh

1 5.9

A short pleasant feeling that makes you feel warm and happy

warm heita
  • Informal
9.9

A friendly greeting or small gesture that makes someone feel welcome

How Warm

scorching
15 3.7
hot
∞ 1.0
warm
∞ 1.0
lukewarm
11 2.3
cool
296 1.0

Surface Forms

warm positive
warmer comparative
warmest superlative

Etymology

Warm comes from an old English word wearm and an old German word warm, both meaning 'comfortably hot'. So to be warm is to have or give a pleasant heat.