Warm

/wɔrm/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To make or become warm.

I need to warm the soup before serving it.

To prepare for a specific condition or situation, often by becoming more lively or energetic.

Let's warm up with some stretches before the exercise.

adjective

Of or at a fairly or comfortably high temperature.

The warm sun felt good on my skin.

Having or showing enthusiasm, affection, or kindness.

She gave me a warm smile as I walked in.

Having a pleasant and often strong emotional quality.

The movie had a warm message about family and love.

From Old English 'wearm', related to the Proto-Germanic '*warmiz'.

warm up:

To increase in warmth or enthusiasm.

warm-hearted:

Kind, sympathetic, and friendly.

warm welcome:

A friendly reception.

To warm up to someone.

I didn't like him at first, but I started to warm up to him.

Warm and fuzzy.

That movie gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling.