warm

Adjective

• of a seeker; near to the object sought
  • you're getting warm
    
  • hot on the trail
    

• uncomfortable because of possible danger or trouble
  • made things warm for the bookies
    

• characterized by liveliness or excitement or disagreement
  • a warm debate
    

• characterized by strong enthusiasm
  • ardent revolutionaries
    
  • warm support
    

• easily aroused or excited
  • a quick temper
    
  • a warm temper
    

• freshly made or left
  • a warm trail
    
  • the scent is warm
    

• having or displaying warmth or affection
  • affectionate children
    
  • a fond embrace
    
  • fond of his nephew
    
  • a tender glance
    
  • a warm embrace
    

• (color) inducing the impression of warmth; used especially of reds and oranges and yellows
  • warm reds and yellows and orange
    

• psychologically warm; friendly and responsive
  • a warm greeting
    
  • a warm personality
    
  • warm support
    

• having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
  • a warm body
    
  • a warm room
    
  • a warm climate
    
  • a warm coat
    

Adverb

• in a warm manner
  • warmly dressed
    
  • warm-clad skiers
    

Verb

• make warm or warmer
  • The blanket will warm you
    

• get warm or warmer
  • The soup warmed slowly on the stove
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  ardent , quick , strong , affectionate , fond , lovesome , tender , warmly , warm up