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Definition of warm adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

warm

adjective
 
/wɔːm/
 
/wɔːrm/
(comparative warmer, superlative warmest)
Idioms
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    at pleasant temperature

  1. at a fairly high temperature in a way that is pleasant, rather than being hot or cold
    • warm weather/temperatures/air
    • Wash the blouse in warm soapy water.
    • Tomorrow will be warm and sunny.
    • a warm and dry spell
    • Are you warm enough?
    • The children jumped up and down to keep warm.
    • I can’t seem to get warm.
    • Wait for the warmer weather before putting the plants in the garden.
    • a warm climate
    • It's nice and warm in here.
    • Heat the bread until it is warm to the touch.
    • The sun felt warm on his skin.
    Extra Examples
    • Add the soured cream and cook, stirring, until just warm.
    • Are you sure you'll be warm enough dressed like that?
    • Bake for 15 minutes and serve warm with Greek yogurt.
    • Come and have a nice warm drink by the fire.
    • How can we get warm?
    • It was a mild day, almost warm.
    • She felt her face grow warm at his remarks.
    • She tries to keep warm by sitting right next to the fire.
    • The bread should stay warm for at least half an hour.
    • The machine may feel warm to the touch.
    • The night air was soft and unseasonably warm.
    • The room seemed uncomfortably warm.
    • The weather had turned warm.
    • These will keep your feet warm.
    • They stood on the corner, stamping their feet to keep warm.
    • This plant will only grow in a warm climate.
    • The leaves swayed slowly in the soft, warm breeze.
    • You'll be as warm as toast in here.
    Topics Weathera1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • feel
    • look
    adverb
    • extremely
    • fairly
    • very
    phrases
    • nice (and) warm
    • warm to the touch
    See full entry
  2. clothes/buildings

  3. keeping you warm or staying warm in cold weather
    • warm clothing/clothes
    • a warm pair of socks
    • This sleeping bag is very warm.
    • I wish I had a warm house to go back to.
    Extra Examples
    • I slid further down into the pleasantly warm bed
    • That jacket looks nice and warm.
    • Make sure you pack some warm clothes.
    • This sleeping bag is really warm.
  4. friendly

  5. showing enthusiasm, friendship or love
    • Her smile was warm and friendly.
    • The star received a warm welcome from fans.
    • The speaker was given a warm reception.
    • He felt a warm glow at the memory.
    • a warm smile/greeting
    • She threw her arms around me in a warm embrace.
    • Most people get a warm feeling when they see puppies playing together.
    • Please send her my warmest congratulations.
    • Her comments were greeted with warm applause.
    • an extremely warm and friendly person
    Topics Personal qualitiesb1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • sound
    • become
    adverb
    • extremely
    • very
    • genuinely
    See full entry
  6. colours

  7. (of colours) containing red, orange or yellow, which creates a pleasant, comfortable and relaxed feeling or atmosphere
    • The room was decorated in warm shades of red and orange.
    • Reds and yellows are warm colours that attract attention.
  8. in game

  9. [not before noun] used to say that somebody has almost guessed the answer to something or that they have almost found somebody/something that has been hidden
    • Keep guessing—you're getting warmer.
    Topics Doubt, guessing and certaintyc2
  10. Word OriginOld English wearm (adjective), werman, wearmian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German warm, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin formus ‘warm’ and Greek thermos ‘hot’.
see also warmth
Idioms
warm fuzzy/fuzzies
  1. (especially North American English, informal) feelings of love, comfort and support; things that give you these feelings
    • The memories fill me with warm fuzzies.
    • Being generous may evoke some warm fuzzy feelings for you.
    • We had a nice short exchange and were both left with a good warm fuzzy.
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