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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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2
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
Style it as the focal point in a blue bedroom, use it to liven up a white bedroom with soft neutrals, or focus on the blooms in yellow and hints of soft pink that can pair with warmer colors to tie the space together. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 Mallorca In fall, the crowds in Mallorca dissipate, the sea stays warm, and the impossible restaurant reservation opens up. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Verb
Analysis of the numbers reveals warming trends annually and seasonally. — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The poll found that both younger and older Democrats have warmed slightly to socialism since 2010, but Democrats under age 50 are much less likely to view capitalism favorably. — Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for warm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warm
  1. heated
  2. passionate
  3. friendly
  4. heat
  5. please
  6. fervent
  7. gracious
  8. delight
Adjective
  • Other players have covered their mouths while speaking to opponents during the World Cup, but a red card is only issued if the conversation occurs during a confrontation or heated exchange.
    — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • The living room has hardwood floors and beamed ceilings; the kitchen includes a peninsula and a sitting area that opens to a balcony; and the primary suite features a bath with heated floors.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 30 June 2026
Definition of heated
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  • Despite the full lineup and passionate patriotic crowd in Seattle, Team USA looked uncomfortable from the start, fell behind early, made sloppy mistakes and could not keep up with the Belgians, who move on to face Spain in the quarterfinals.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
  • Mexico’s passionate fans blasted horns outside the England hotel to disrupt players’ sleep, and the start of the match was delayed an hour because of a thunderstorm.
    — Carlos Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2026
Definition of passionate
Adjective
  • Prior to the game, both players said Sutter Health Park had lived up to its reputation as a hitter-friendly ballpark.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
  • Alarmed by an avalanche of high-density development projects prompted by a developer-friendly state law, Miami commissioners have ordered the city attorney to look into challenging the controversial legislation.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Definition of friendly
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  • The goal is to brighten—not shrink or damage—your fabrics, so pay special attention to heat sensitivity and fiber type.
    — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • Ceiling hooks for fishing rods, cargo door for two bikes, spray hose for cleaning gear and heated locker for drying it.
    — Kris Millgate, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of heat
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  • Making price info less accessible The order to be voted on later this month includes a few other changes that will please ISPs and their lobby groups.
    — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026
  • Oviedo residents turned out by the hundreds for the sunny afternoon of crowd-pleasing contests and down-home edibles at tiny booths lining a grassy lot next to the Meat World parking lot.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2026
Definition of please
Adjective
  • England versus Mexico was an all-time epic played in one of sports’ most fervent atmospheres at the iconic Estadio Azteca.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • These 15 mountain towns in California offer contemporary amenities amid the beautiful landscapes that inspired one of nature’s most fervent champions.
    — Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
Definition of fervent
Adjective
  • Thanks to a gracious group of Team Algeria soccer supporters, the city of Lawrence will forever have a reminder of its role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
  • The axe came down swiftly and brutally, but, speaking candidly, Geoff Daniels, PBS’ Vice President, Programming & Development, was gracious about it, thanking the audience of mostly media industry people for their camaraderie.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 25 June 2026
Definition of gracious
Verb
  • This lighthearted cameo delighted longtime fans and underscored that, while the late-night institution has closed, Colbert himself isn't disappearing from the spotlight anytime soon.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • On the final day of Pride Month, here’s one final bonkers gay story to delight and amaze you.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 June 2026
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