warmish

adjective

Definition of warmishnext
as in warm
having or giving off heat to a moderate degree having been on the kitchen counter for some time, the glass of juice had become rather warmish

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Recent Examples of warmish On a welcome muddy day in January — a warmish respite between polar vortexes and snowstorms — a small work crew hoisted 20-foot long steel pipes into a hole being bored hundreds of feet deep in the scraggly field across from Union Station in New Haven. — Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026 When temperatures remain warmish and only dip to near freezing the plants can remain green, full of foliage and in bloom. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warmish
  1. warm
  2. heated
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
Definition of warm
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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“Warmish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warmish. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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