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adjective

ˈwȯrm How to pronounce warm (audio)
Definition of warmnext
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as in warmed
having or giving off heat to a moderate degree the pan was still warm, but no longer too hot to touch

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as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling a warm hug of welcome from our grandmother

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as in friendly
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest a warm inquiry after his parents' health

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warm

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verb

1
as in to heat
to cause to have or give off heat to a moderate degree you'll need to warm the food in the microwave

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as in to please
to give satisfaction to my dance instructor's generous praise warmed my heart

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Recent Examples of warm
Adjective
On an unseasonably warm, sunny afternoon in March, dozens of members of the Asheville Foodies Facebook group had gathered to welcome a new but already beloved resident, Tony Prieto, to the community. — Sara Murphy, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2025 That comes as Air Canada announced plans to cut capacity to warm U.S. locations like Florida, Arizona and Nevada beginning this month. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 16 Mar. 2025
Verb
If the latest warming temperatures and our renewed joie de vivre are any indication, spring is right around the corner. — Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025 The coldest parts of the country are warming the fastest. — David Schechter, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for warm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warm
  1. passionate
  2. friendly
  3. heat
  4. please
  5. heated
  6. fervent
  7. gracious
  8. delight
Adjective
  • Despite some of the passionate opposition, the committee voted 6-2 in favor of the bill on Tuesday.
    — Heather Hunter, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Beyond his impressive accomplishments on the field, Jake brings a passionate, competitive spirit and leadership qualities that align perfectly with our organizational values.
    — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of passionate
Adjective
  • The doorman is very friendly and asks if there’s a party going on.
    — Devan Díaz, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025
  • There is a legacy out there of bad harvests and tough winters that by some alchemy brings out the best in people, reminds them to be friendly and kind, and put others first.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of friendly
Verb
  • Valles suggests heating the hair with a curler before using the heated rollers.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The noodles and curries made for nice lunch options and, surprisingly, had better texture heated in the microwave than in the oven.
    — Noah Kaufman, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of heat
Verb
  • Right here, inches from our noses, are observations, memories, and relationships—people to please—that can generate the kind of richness that Brainard brings to his work.
    — David S. Wallace, The New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Vaccinations benefit people, but Ladapo would overturn every medical triumph of the last 100 years to please his boss.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of please
Adjective
  • Soon after that heated exchange, the Trump administration froze military aid and intelligence to Ukraine.
    — Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Poland's prime minister, Donald Tusk, appears to have hit back at U.S. officials after a heated social media exchange saw the country's foreign minister argue with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk over Starlink access in Ukraine.
    — William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of heated
Adjective
  • The event, held just days before the election, was characterized by its high-profile attendees and the fervent support of the MAGA base.
    — William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
  • In the extensive histories of hockey and its most fervent nation, few people are more beloved than Wayne Gretzky and Bobby Orr.
    — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of fervent
Adjective
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Ohtani is back in Japan and that puts an even bigger grin on these gracious locals.
    — Jay Paris, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • There's a little sprinkled throughout, but these all-stars are by and large gracious and amiable.
    — Randall Colburn, EW.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of gracious
Verb
  • Like Clarkson often does, Groban delighted fans by performing for them.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
  • What’s more, Mattel throughout its history operated with a studio-like approach to creating products to delight the most fickle consumers and their parents.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of delight

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