26984 words

warm

12 definitions • 19 examples
1
having or producing a comfortably high temperature, although not hot:

Examples:

Are you warm enough or do you want me to put the heating on?
I put my hands in my pockets to keep them warm.
2
Warm clothes and covers are made of a material that keeps you warm:

Examples:

I don't have a warm winter coat.
Those gloves look nice and warm.
3
A warm colour is one that is based on or contains a colour such as red, yellow, or orange that suggests warmth.
4
a warm place:

Examples:

It's cold standing out there - come into the warm.
5

Examples:

They're a very warm family.
He has a lovely warm smile.
I'd like to give a warm welcome to our guests this evening.
6
(especially in children's games) almost guessing a correct answer or discovering a hidden object:

Examples:

You're getting warmer!
7
to (cause to) become warm (= less cold):

Examples:

You're so cold - come and warm your hands by the fire.
Your supper's just warming through in the oven.
We can warm (up) the room pretty quickly with this electric heater.
8
having a fairly high temperature, but not hot:

Examples:

Warm bread always tastes better.
Just let me sit in the sun so I can get warm.
9
Warm clothes or covers keep out the cold and make you feel comfortable:

Examples:

a warm winter coat
a warm woolen hat and mittens
10

Examples:

Grace is a warm, caring woman.
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to rise to a higher temperature, or to cause something to rise to a higher temperature:

Examples:

[ T ] He rubbed his hands together to warm them.
[ I ] The water in the kettle warms quickly.

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