Warm

Definition

Warm is an adjective describing a moderate degree of heat or a feeling of comfort and friendliness. As a verb, it means to make something warmer. As a noun, it can refer to a state or sensation of warmth.

Parts of Speech

• Adjective
• Verb
• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /wɔrm/
• Respelling: wawm

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /wɔːm/
• Respelling: wawrm

Etymology

The word "warm" originates from Old English "wearm," meaning "having heat," derived from Proto-Germanic "*warmaz" and Proto-Indo-European "*gwher-" meaning "to heat, warm, or boil."

Derivatives

• Warmth (noun)
• Warmer (noun)
• Warming (noun/verb)
• Warmhearted (adjective)
• Overwarm (verb/adjective)

Synonyms

• Heated
• Friendly
• Comfortable

Antonyms

• Cold
• Chilly
• Cool

Usage

As an adjective, "warm" describes a moderate level of heat or an affectionate demeanor. For example, "The sun was warm on her skin."

As a verb, "warm" means to increase temperature or create a feeling of comfort. For example, "He warmed his hands by the fire."

As a noun, "warm" refers to the state of being warm. For example, "The warm of the blanket was comforting."

Related Terms

• Heat: The quality of being hot.
• Comfort: A state of physical ease and freedom from pain.
• Friendliness: The quality of being kind and pleasant.

Detailed Definitions

Adjective

• Moderate in temperature: Describes a level of heat that is pleasant and not extreme.
  • Example: "The soup was served warm, not hot."
• Emotionally kind or friendly: Refers to a welcoming or affectionate demeanor.
  • Example: "She gave him a warm smile."

Verb

• To increase in temperature: Refers to the act of making something warmer.
  • Example: "He warmed the milk before drinking it."
• To make someone or something feel comforted: Indicates creating a sense of emotional or physical ease.
  • Example: "The story warmed their hearts."

Noun

• The state or sensation of being warm: Refers to the feeling of moderate heat or comfort.
  • Example: "She enjoyed the warm of the sun on her face."