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Definition of warm
1a : having or giving out heat to a moderate or adequate degree warm weather a warm fireb : serving to maintain or preserve heat especially to a satisfactory degree a warm sweaterc : feeling or causing sensations of heat brought about by strenuous exertion
2 : comfortably established : secure
3a : marked by strong feeling : ardentb : 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
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Examples of warm in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples of warm from the Web
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But because genetic material decays rapidly in warm, moist climates, scientists had sequenced the DNA of just one ancient African.
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In a small, heavy saucepan over low heat, bring heavy cream and ginger to a simmer and cook until warm, about 10 minutes.
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When skin is exposed to the cold, your blood vessels constrict to keep you warm.
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Spoon filling into warm tortillas and top with cilantro leaves.
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The great Ronaldo has scored twice in his three matches at the Confederations Cup, continuing his run with the national team and helping Portugal advance to the semifinals of the World Cup warm-up tournament as the Group A winner.
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This will cause relatively warm, 70-degree air at ground level to ascend into towering cumulus clouds.
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Trump also received a warm welcome in Saudi Arabia, a potentially key player for Trump's goal of pursuing a region-wide deal.
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The pace of gross domestic product gains was dragged down earlier this year by what many analysts saw as temporary factors such as warm weather that resulted in lower utility bills.
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Origin and Etymology of warm
Middle English, from Old English wearm; akin to Old High German warm warm and probably to Lithuanian virti to cook, boil
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Definition of warm
transitive verb
1 : to make warm
2a : to infuse with a feeling of love, friendship, well-being, or pleasureb : 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
intransitive verb
1 : to become warm
2a : to become ardent, interested, or receptive —usually used with to or toward warmed to the ideab : 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
Examples of warm in a Sentence
He warmed his hands in front of the fire.
We warmed ourselves by the fire.
Air rises when it warms.
Recent Examples of warm from the Web
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Fighting Season’ will soon be here with the coming warming temperatures.
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The Northern Hemisphere is warming up as summer approaches, and Amazon and Anker have a deal today to gear up for blasting tunes in the backyard.
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As the weather begins to warm up, the Glendale Police Department is asking residents to be mindful of bears in the area after a pair of recent sightings.
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Temperatures again will warm into the low-80s, with a gentle breeze winds but with more of a mix of clouds and sunshine rather than the clear sunny skies that have been so prevalent in recent days, Batey said.
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And long-term warming trends will make bleaching events more common and more severe in the coming decades.
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First Known Use of warm
before 12th century
First Known Use of warm
before 12th century
WARM Defined for English Language Learners
warm
playDefinition of warm for English Language Learners
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: somewhat hot : not cool or cold
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: causing or allowing you to feel warm
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: feeling or showing friendship and affection
warm
Definition of warm for English Language Learners
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: to become warm or to make (someone or something) warm
WARM Defined for Kids
Definition of warm for Students
warmer
;warmest
1 : somewhat hot warm milk
2 : giving off a little heat a warm stove
3 : making a person feel heat or experience no loss of body heat warm clothing
4 : having a feeling of warmth His hands are warm.
5 : showing strong feeling a warm welcome
6 : newly made : fresh a warm scent
7 : near the object sought Keep going, you're getting warm.
8 : of a color in the range yellow through orange to red
warmly
adverbDefinition of warm for Students
warmed
;warming
1 : to make or become warm
2 : to give a feeling of warmth
3 : to become more interested than at first They began to warm to the idea.
warm up
1 : to exercise or practice lightly in preparation for more strenuous activity or a performance
2 : to run (as a motor) at slow speed before using
Learn More about warm
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