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warmer

/wawrm/US // wɔrm //UK // (wɔːm) //

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adj.形容词 adjective
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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.
v.有主动词 verb
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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.
v.无主动词 verb
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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.
n.名词 noun
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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

adj.moderately hot
adj.friendly, kind
Antonyms
adj.enthusiastic

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.