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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024warm /wɔrm/USA pronunciation adj., -er, -est, v.
adj. - having or giving out moderate heat:a warm climate.
- having a sensation of bodily heat:to be warm from a fever.
- conserving warmth:warm clothes.
- suggestive of warmth, as by being friendly, affectionate, sympathetic, or hearty:a warm heart; warm friends.
- heated or angry:a warm debate.
- strong or fresh:a warm scent.
- Games close to something being searched for, as in a game:[be + ~]You're getting warmer.
v. - to (cause to) become warm: [~ + object (+ up)]warmed himself (up) by the fire.[no object* ~ + up]I just couldn't warm up.
- to heat or cook (something) so it can be used again, as leftovers: [~ + up + object]Warm up the stew.[~ + object + up]Warm the stew up.
- to (cause to) become excited, enthusiastic, cheerful, vital, etc.: [~ + object]a little wine to warm the company.[ no obj;
~ + to ]:She began to warm to the topic. - to inspire with kindly feeling;
affect with lively pleasure:[~ + object]It warms my soul to hear you say that. - to grow kindly or sympathetic to or toward:[~ + to/toward + object]My heart warmed toward him.
- warm up, [no object]
- Sportto prepare for strong exercise by performing mild or moderate exercise.
- to increase in excitement, intensity, or violence:The arguments began to warm up.
- to become friendlier or more receptive.
warm•er, n. [countable]
warm•ish, adj.
warm•ly, adv.
warm•ness, n. [uncountable]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024warm (wôrm),USA pronunciation adj., -er, -est, v., n.
adj. - having or giving out a moderate degree of heat, as perceived by the senses:a warm bath.
- of or at a moderately high temperature;
characterized by comparatively high temperature:a warm oven;a warm climate;a warm summer. - having a sensation of bodily heat:to be warm from fast walking.
- conserving or maintaining warmth or heat:warm clothes.
- (of colors) suggestive of warmth;
inclining toward red or orange rather than toward green or blue. - characterized by or showing lively feelings, passions, emotions, sympathies, etc.:a warm heart; warm interest.
- strongly attached;
intimate:warm friends. - cordial or hearty:a warm welcome.
- heated, irritated, or angry:to become warm when contradicted.
- animated, lively, brisk, or vigorous:a warm debate.
- strong or fresh:a warm scent.
- Gamesclose to something sought, as in a game.
- uncomfortable or unpleasant:His opponents made things so warm that he decided to quit.
- British Termswell off;
in easy circumstances.
v.t. - to make warm;
heat (often fol. by up):to warm one's hands; to warm up a room. - to heat or cook (something) for reuse, as leftovers (usually fol. by over or up):to warm up yesterday's stew.
- to excite enthusiasm, ardor, cheerfulness, or vitality in (someone):The wine soon warmed the company.
- to inspire with kindly feeling;
affect with lively pleasure:It warms my soul to hear you say that. - to fill (a person, crowd, etc.) with strong feelings, as hatred, anger, or zeal:Restrictions had warmed the crew to the point of mutiny.
v.i. - to become warm or warmer (often fol. by up):The room will warm up when the fire gets going.
- to become ardent, enthusiastic, animated, etc. (often fol. by up or to):The speaker quickly warmed to her subject.
- to grow kindly, friendly, or sympathetically disposed (often fol. by to or toward):My heart warms toward him.
- Sport warm down, to conclude or follow a period of strenuous physical exercise by walking or gentle stretching.
- Sport warm the bench, to serve as a substitute who rarely plays in a game:The young outfielder warmed the bench for the Yankees last season.
- warm up:
- Show Businessto prepare for a game, sports contest, dance, etc., by moderate exercise or practice beforehand.
- to increase in excitement, intensity, violence, etc.:The racial situation was warming up.
- to become friendlier or more receptive:No matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't warm up to that proposal.
- Show Business[Radio and Television.]to entertain (an audience) prior to a broadcast to increase receptiveness.
n. - Informal Termsa warming:Sit by the fire and have a nice warm.
- bef. 900; (adjective, adjectival) Middle English werm, warm, Old English wearm; cognate with German warm, Old Norse varmr; (verb, verbal) Middle English warmen, wermen, Old English werman, wirman (transitive), wearmian (intransitive), both akin to the adjective, adjectival; (noun, nominal) derivative of the verb, verbal
warm′ish, adj.
warm′ly, adv.
warm′ness, n.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged lukewarm, tepid, heated.
- 6.See corresponding entry in Unabridged hearty, enthusiastic, fervent, fervid, emotional, ardent.
- 7.See corresponding entry in Unabridged friendly, close.
- 8.See corresponding entry in Unabridged fervent.
- 9.See corresponding entry in Unabridged annoyed, vexed, irate, furious.
- 10.See corresponding entry in Unabridged vehement.
- 17.See corresponding entry in Unabridged animate, excite, waken, stir, rouse, arouse.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged –3, 5, 8. cool.
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