warm

Examples

• All

• Yeah, I just feel, like, a warm rush of relief.

  Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)

• So warm, so full of life.

  Death Becomes Her (1992)

• "I could see Henry warm to his subject with a quick glance at his watch."

  Fiction book (1996)

• I felt closer and closer to her while my thoughts were becoming warmer and warmer.

  Fiction book (1999)

• The idea is to develop a sound that is vibrant and energized but also warm, rich, and free.

  Academic text (2004)

• I wanted it to feel warm and cozy and inviting and soft and feminine and safe.

• Logic and reason are abandoned to the warm sensations of mass approval.

  Fiction book (1991)

• During the discussion, her warm enthusiasm inspired everyone in the room.

• His warm remarks about her achievements made her feel valued and appreciated.

• The speaker's warm tone engaged the audience, making them eager to participate.

Synonyms

H

hot

vswarm

108 1.6

Full of strong activity and excitement

is similar but gentler and less emotionally intense

F

feverish

vswarm

9 3.8

Full of strong excitement and hurried activity

is lively but not agitated or hurried

R

red-hot

vswarm

3 4.0

Full of strong feeling or interest

is similar but less extreme and more moderate in feeling

W

white-hot

vswarm

3 5.8

Very strong feeling or energy that shows great passion and draws attention

is similar but much milder and far less overwhelming

S

sizzling

vswarm

• Informal

1 3.9

Very exciting and full of strong feeling

is similar but calmer and less intense

H

heated

vswarm

4.2

A discussion full of strong feelings and anger

is similar but milder and not usually angry

Antonyms

I

indifferent

46 4.4

Not interested or showing no strong feeling about something

A

apathetic

24 6.8

Not showing much interest or energy

Idioms

W

to warm the cockles of one's heart

• Informal

2 7.5

To make someone feel happy and warm inside

W

to warm the bench

• Informal

1 7.0

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

Compounds

W

warm-up

35 2.7

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

W

warm welcome

31 1.0

A friendly greeting that makes someone feel pleased and at ease

W

warm body

5 3.6

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

W

warm smile

4 1.0

A friendly expression on the face that shows real kindness

W

warm fuzzy feeling

• Informal

4 3.5

A pleasant feeling inside when something kind happens

W

warm-blooded

• Specialized

4 3.5

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

W

warm and inviting

2 3.5

A place or atmosphere that makes people feel relaxed and welcome

W

warm meal

2 1.0

Hot food that makes you feel warm and comfortable

W

warm front

• Specialized

1 3.7

A line where warmer air moves into cooler air

W

warm personality

1 2.7

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

W

warm regards

1 2.3

A polite, friendly way to end a letter or email

W

warm atmosphere

1 2.8

A friendly, comfortable feeling that makes people feel welcome

W

warm brown

1 1.7

A brown colour with red or yellow tones that looks cosy

W

warm sunlight

1 1.0

Light from the sun that feels warm on your skin

W

warm-up routine

1 3.2

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

W

warm fuzzy moment

• Informal

5.9

A short pleasant feeling that makes you feel warm and happy

W

warm heita

• Informal

9.9

A friendly greeting or small gesture that makes someone feel welcome

W

warm-toned

4.9

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

How Lively

heated

4.2

warm

27 2.8

quiet

∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

Etymology