English · Adjectives

warm

/wɔːm/

[/wɔːm/]

pleasantly heated

Beginneradjective

Definition

Having or producing a comfortable amount of heat; pleasantly hot.

Example

It was a warm spring afternoon, perfect for a long walk in the park.

It was a warm spring afternoon, perfect for a long walk in the park.

Etymology

From Old English 'wearm', of Germanic origin, related to German 'warm'.

How & Where It’s Used

Literal for mild heat and figurative for friendly, kind feelings.

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