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Warm

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /wɔːm/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Warm is an adjective meaning Of a somewhat high temperature, often but not always connoting that the high temperature is pleasant rather than uncomfortable.

Meaning

Of a somewhat high temperature, often but not always connoting that the high temperature is pleasant rather than uncomfortable.

More Meanings

  1. Friendly and with affection.
  2. Having a color in the part of the visible electromagnetic spectrum between red and yellow-green.
  3. (informal) Close to a goal or correct answer.
  4. Fresh, of a scent; still able to be traced.
  5. (figurative) Communicating a sense of comfort, ease, or pleasantness.
  6. (archaic) Ardent, zealous.
  7. (dated, informal) Well off as to property, or in good circumstances; prosperous.

Example Sentences

The tea is still warm.
This is a very warm room.
We have a warm friendship.
Warm and still is the summer night.

Word Forms

Synonyms for warm

Depending on context, synonyms include tepid, mild, balmy, warm up, ardent, tender.

Antonyms for warm

Common opposites include Arctic, cold, cool, frozen.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include warm up, hot, quick, close, tender, lively.

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