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The definition of warm is having a moderate amount of heat, or someone who is friendly and sincere.

(adjective)

An example of something warm is a bowl of soup that has been off the stove for a few minutes.
An example of a warm person is someone who provide care and concern to a family after a major loss.

To warm is defined as to raise the temperature a bit.

(verb)

An example of to warm is to turn the heat on.

See warm in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

1. having or giving off a moderate degree of heat: a warm iron, warm coffee
2. giving off pleasurable heat: a warm fire
3. uncomfortably warm; hot: a warm night
having the natural heat of living beings: said of the body, blood, etc.
1. heated or overheated, as with exercise or hard work
2. such as to make one heated or overheated: warm exercise, work, etc.
effective in keeping body heat in: warm clothing
characterized by lively disagreement: said of argument or controversy
fervent; ardent; enthusiastic: warm encouragement
lively, vigorous, brisk, or animated
quick to anger; irascible; heated
1. genial; cordial: a warm welcome
2. sincere; grateful: warm thanks
3. sympathetic, affectionate, or loving
4. passionate; amorous
suggesting warmth; having yellow, orange, or red hue: said of colors
newly made; fresh; strong: said of a scent or trail
Informal close to discovering something; on the verge of guessing or finding, as in games
Informal disagreeable; uncomfortable: to make things warm for someone

Origin: ME < OE wearm, akin to Ger warm < IE base *gwher-, hot > Gr thermē, heat, thermos, warm, theros, summer, L formus, warm, fornax, furnace

adverb

so as to be warm; warmly

transitive verb

to make warm; raise the temperature of to a moderate extent
to make excited, animated, ardent, enthusiastic, lively, etc.
to fill with pleasant or kindly emotions: a sight to warm the heart

Origin: ME warmen < OE wearmian

intransitive verb

to become warm
to become friendly, kindly, affectionate, or sympathetic (to or toward)
to become excited, ardent, enthusiastic, lively, etc.: often with to
to feel a glow of pleasure; bask

noun

Informal a warming or being warmed

Related Forms:

warmer noun
warmly adverb
warmness noun

See warm in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective warm·er, warm·est

Somewhat hotter than temperate; having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat; moderately hot: a warm climate.
Having the natural heat of living beings: a warm body.
Preserving or imparting heat: a warm overcoat.
Having or causing a sensation of unusually high body heat, as from exercise or hard work; overheated.
Marked by enthusiasm; ardent: warm support.
Characterized by liveliness, excitement, or disagreement; heated: a warm debate.
Marked by or revealing friendliness or sincerity; cordial: warm greetings.
Loving; passionate: a warm embrace.
Excitable, impetuous, or quick to be aroused: a warm temper.
Predominantly red or yellow in tone: a warm sunset.
Recently made; fresh: a warm trail.
Close to discovering, guessing, or finding something, as in certain games.
Informal Uncomfortable because of danger or annoyance: Things are warm for the bookies.

verb warmed, warm·ing, warms

verb, transitive

To raise slightly in temperature; make warm: warmed the rolls a bit more; warm up the house.
To make zealous or ardent; enliven.
To fill with pleasant emotions: We were warmed by the sight of home.

verb, intransitive

To become warm: The rolls are warming in the oven.
To become ardent, enthusiastic, or animated: began to warm to the subject.
To become kindly disposed or friendly: She felt the audience warming to her.

noun
Informal

A warming or heating.

Phrasal Verb: warm up To prepare for an athletic event by exercising, stretching, or practicing for a short time beforehand. To make or become ready for an event or operation. To make more enthusiastic, excited, or animated. To approach a state of confrontation or violence.

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Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old English wearm

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