warm

Examples

• All

• As the debate over the proposal continued, it became clear that the discussion was getting warm.

• It's getting a little warm in here.

  Upside Down (2012)

• - I was a little concerned... ...that he was getting a little too warm in there.

  White House Down (2013)

• Make sure you tell me when I get warm, I don't wanna burn myself.

  Unstoppable (2004)

• But telling someone in Iran you are from the United States usually elicits a smile and a warm welcome to the country.

  Academic text (2007)

• The compartment, the whole interior had gotten unpleasantly warm, and still the temperature crept upward.

  Fiction book (2001)

• When the manager realized the deadline was approaching, things started to feel a bit warm in the office.

• If you go into that negotiation without preparation, things might get warm quickly.

Synonyms

H

heated

vswarm

106 4.2

A discussion full of strong feelings and anger

signals potential danger or trouble rather than emotional intensity

Antonyms

E

easy

∞ 1.0

Not hard to do, understand, or achieve

S

safe

∞ 1.0

Not likely to be harmed or in danger

Idioms

W

to warm the bench

• Informal

1 7.0

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

W

to warm the cockles of one's heart

• Informal

1 7.5

To make someone feel happy and warm inside

Compounds

W

warm-up

60 2.7

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

W

warm welcome

50 1.0

A friendly greeting that makes someone feel pleased and at ease

W

warm-blooded

• Specialized

8 3.5

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

W

warm body

7 3.6

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

W

warm smile

7 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 meal

3 1.0

Hot food that makes you feel warm and comfortable

W

warm regards

3 2.3

A polite, friendly way to end a letter or email

W

warm and inviting

2 3.5

A place or atmosphere that makes people feel relaxed and welcome

W

warm front

• Specialized

2 3.7

A line where warmer air moves into cooler air

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 personality

1 2.7

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

W

warm-up routine

1 3.2

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

W

warm-toned

1 4.9

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

W

warm fuzzy moment

• Informal

1 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

How Risky

dangerous

∞ 1.5

risky

321 3.6

warm

• Informal

1 7.9

safe

∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

Etymology