adj.
Pronunciation: ' wo ̇ rm
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English wearm; akin to Old High German warm warm and probably to Lithuanian virti to cook, boil
Date: before 12th century
1 a : having or giving out heat to a moderate or adequate degree < warm weather> <a warm fire> b : serving to maintain or preserve heat especially to a satisfactory degree <a warm sweater> c : feeling or causing sensations of heat brought about by strenuous exertion
2 : comfortably established : SECURE
3 a : marked by strong feeling : ARDENT b : marked by excitement, disagreement, or anger <the argument grew warm >
4 : marked by or readily showing affection, gratitude, cordiality, or sympathy <a warm welcome> < warm regards>
5 : emphasizing or exploiting sexual imagery or incidents
6 : accompanied or marked by extreme danger or duress
7 : newly made : FRESH <a warm scent>
8 : having the color or tone of something that imparts heat specifically : of a hue in the range yellow through orange to red
9 : near to a goal, object, or solution sought <not there yet but getting warm >
– warm · ish \ ' wo ̇ r-mish \ adjective
– warm · ness \ ' wo ̇ rm-n ə s \ noun