warm: Meaning and Definition of

warm

1. having or giving out a moderate degree of heat, as perceived by the senses: a warm bath.
2. of or at a moderately high temperature; characterized by comparatively high temperature: a warm oven; a warm climate; a warm summer.
3. having a sensation of bodily heat: to be warm from fast walking.
4. conserving or maintaining warmth or heat: warm clothes.
5. (of colors) suggestive of warmth; inclining toward red or orange rather than toward green or blue.
6. characterized by or showing lively feelings, passions, emotions, sympathies, etc.: a warm heart; warm interest.
7. strongly attached; intimate: warm friends.
8. cordial or hearty: a warm welcome.
9. heated, irritated, or angry: to become warm when contradicted.
10. animated, lively, brisk, or vigorous: a warm debate.
11. strong or fresh: a warm scent.
12. close to something sought, as in a game.
13. uncomfortable or unpleasant: His opponents made things so warm that he decided to quit.
14. well off; in easy circumstances.

1. to make warm; heat (often fol. by up): to warm one's hands; to warm up a room.
2. to heat or cook (something) for reuse, as leftovers (usually fol. by over or up): to warm up yesterday's stew.
3. to excite enthusiasm, ardor, cheerfulness, or vitality in (someone): The wine soon warmed the company.
4. to inspire with kindly feeling; affect with lively pleasure: It warms my soul to hear you say that.
5. to fill (a person, crowd, etc.) with strong feelings, as hatred, anger, or zeal: Restrictions had warmed the crew to the point of mutiny.

1. to become warm or warmer (often fol. by up): The room will warm up when the fire gets going.
2. to become ardent, enthusiastic, animated, etc. (often fol. by up or to): The speaker quickly warmed to her subject.
3. to grow kindly, friendly, or sympathetically disposed (often fol. by to or toward): My heart warms toward him.
4. to conclude or follow a period of strenuous physical exercise by walking or gentle stretching.
5. to serve as a substitute who rarely plays in a game: The young outfielder warmed the bench for the Yankees last season.
6. The racial situation was warming up.
1. to prepare for a game, sports contest, dance, etc., by moderate exercise or practice beforehand.
2. to increase in excitement, intensity, violence, etc.:The racial situation was warming up.
3. to become friendlier or more receptive:No matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't warm up to that proposal.
4. Radio and Television.to entertain (an audience) prior to a broadcast to increase receptiveness.

1. a warming: Sit by the fire and have a nice warm.