warm

adjective

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

adverb

transitive verb

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

intransitive verb

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

noun