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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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3
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
Reflecting the vision of creative director Emily Smith, the boutique pairs clean lines and warm materials with intimate spaces for one-on-one styling. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 In addition to that central pool, the spa complex contains a tepidarium (warm relaxation room), Byzantine hammam (steam room), salt cave, Watsu pool, yoga and fitness rooms, and an area for massages and other treatments. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
Many people are familiar with the El Niño phenomenon of warming surface temperatures across the Pacific Ocean. — Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 2 Oct. 2026 And heavy downpours—which are increasing as the planet warms—are too forceful to trap the tiny air bubbles required to launch the scent into the air. — Gregory Wakeman, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 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
  • What really sets the villas apart are the outdoor spaces, which include a large private terrace with a heated pool, sun loungers, an outdoor shower, as well as dining and sitting areas.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Offering easy installation, this bidet with a no-frills interface has some relaxing perks (including a heated water option) without too many extra knobs and levers.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of heated
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  • Owners Hannah and Brandan Griffin are poets who are passionate about books and the Kansas City artistic community, according to the store’s website.
    — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Macho Cowboy At the top of the pinnacle of power within the telenovela structure is the macho cowboy whose high emotional expressions of jealousy, anger, and confrontation are accepted as passionate acts of strength or romantic gestures.
    — Damaly Gonzalez, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of passionate
Adjective
  • Next-level attentiveness from friendly staff certainly helps.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • But certain corners of the site hold up well, particularly bedroom storage and budget-friendly outdoor furniture.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of friendly
Verb
  • Since the early 20th century, dairy producers in the US have briefly heated milk to kill the array of dangerous pathogens that naturally dwell in and around cattle and can easily migrate into milk.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The group estimated that the average cost to heat a home with oil would jump about 50% this winter, to $2,627 from $1,749 last year.
    — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of heat
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  • None of this means the machine is annoyed, jealous or anxious to please.
    — Puneet Gaur, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Joel’s collection is also home to several Ducatis, something sure to please the snootier connoisseurs out there.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of please
Adjective
  • Neither Shaggy nor Kartel has made any new comments, but all eyes are on the two superstars as the debate rages on in their comment sections, with their fervent fan bases warring on their behalf.
    — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The performance likely to have the most fervent admirers in Creed-Miles’ as Marianne, the reckless romantic who lets her heart lead her, with devastating results.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of fervent
Adjective
  • Many accommodations here have private patios, adding to the feeling of staying in a gracious island home rather than a conventional hotel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Stay at the gracious Hatchery House Bed-and-Breakfast in Weston.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 12 Sep. 2026
Definition of gracious
Verb
  • Tse Yang was the finest Chinese restaurant to open in Madrid, and its crispy Peking Duck has been delighting locals for years.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The kind of mid-budget delights Cruise specialized are struggling to exist.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
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“Warm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warm. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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