Pronunciation: /wɔrm/

Definitions of warm

verb to make or become warm

Example Sentences

A1 I warm my hands by the fire when it's cold outside.

A2 She warms up her voice before singing by doing vocal exercises.

B1 The sun warms the earth and helps plants grow.

B2 He warmed to the idea of taking a vacation after a stressful week at work.

C1 The company's new marketing campaign warmed customers to their brand.

C2 Her smile warmed the room and put everyone at ease.

adjective having or giving off heat; having a high temperature

Example Sentences

A1 The sun feels warm on my skin.

A2 I like to drink warm tea on a cold day.

B1 She wrapped herself in a warm blanket to stay cozy.

B2 The fireplace emitted a warm glow throughout the room.

C1 The warm reception from the audience boosted her confidence.

C2 The warm hues of the sunset painted the sky in vibrant colors.

Examples of warm in a Sentence

formal The room was kept warm with a central heating system.

informal I love snuggling up with a warm blanket on a cold night.

slang Let's grab a warm cup of coffee and catch up.

figurative His warm smile brightened up the room.

Grammatical Forms of warm

past tense

warmed

plural

warms

comparative

warmer

superlative

warmest

present tense

warm

future tense

will warm

perfect tense

has warmed

continuous tense

is warming

singular

warm

positive degree

warm

infinitive

to warm

gerund

warming

participle

warmed

Origin and Evolution of warm

First Known Use: 0725 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'warm' originated from the Old English word 'wearm'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'warm' has retained its original meaning of having a moderate or high degree of heat, but it has also been extended to describe a feeling of comfort or friendliness towards someone.