warmer
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Definitions
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warm·er, warm·est.
- : having or giving out a moderate degree of heat, as perceived by the senses: a warm bath.
- : of or at a moderately high temperature; characterized by comparatively high temperature: a warm oven; a warm climate; a warm summer.
- : having a sensation of bodily heat: to be warm from fast walking.
- : conserving or maintaining warmth or heat: warm clothes.
- : suggestive of warmth; inclining toward red or orange rather than toward green or blue.
- : characterized by or showing lively feelings, passions, emotions, sympathies, etc.: a warm heart; warm interest.
- : strongly attached; intimate: warm friends.
- : cordial or hearty: a warm welcome.
- : heated, irritated, or angry: to become warm when contradicted.
- : animated, lively, brisk, or vigorous: a warm debate.
- : strong or fresh: a warm scent.
- : close to something sought, as in a game.
- : uncomfortable or unpleasant: His opponents made things so warm that he decided to quit.
- : British Informal. well off; in easy circumstances.
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- : to make warm; heat: to warm one's hands; to warm up a room.
- : to heat or cook for reuse, as leftovers: to warm up yesterday's stew.
- : to excite enthusiasm, ardor, cheerfulness, or vitality in: The wine soon warmed the company.
- : to inspire with kindly feeling; affect with lively pleasure: It warms my soul to hear you say that.
- : to fill with strong feelings, as hatred, anger, or zeal: Restrictions had warmed the crew to the point of mutiny.
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- : to become warm or warmer: The room will warm up when the fire gets going.
- : to become ardent, enthusiastic, animated, etc.: The speaker quickly warmed to her subject.
- : to grow kindly, friendly, or sympathetically disposed: My heart warms toward him.
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- : Informal. a warming: Sit by the fire and have a nice warm.
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- : warm down. See entry at warm-down.
- : warm up. See entry at warmup.
Phrases
- warm as toast
- warm heart
- warm the bench
- warm the cockles of one's heart
- warm up
- warm welcome
- cold hands, warm heart
- look like death (warmed over)
Synonyms & Antonyms
Examples
As the Cold War entered its final years, the film enjoyed a warmer reception in Russia.
Yet Booker is actually having to put up a fight to be more than just a congressional seat-warmer.
Like thinner and translucent for summer and warmer for winter.
More than six years later, the oceans have continued their rise and the planet is ever warmer.
Hers was a warmer, less profane speech, again in memory of a much-missed buddy.
Your father and mother gave you no warmer welcome than the parents of this little Korean baby gave to him.
We at first remained for some time in the midst of mountain ranges, and then again descended into the warmer region beneath.
Joan was calmer now, and her mother had put on some warmer, and less miraculous, garments.
But the sun was getting warmer and the icy street would soon be slushy and the skates would cut through.
Its a cold ride from London, maam; and I always find that spirits comes home warmer to the feelings.