WARM Synonyms: 311 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈwȯrm

Definition of warm

as in warmed

having or giving off heat to a moderate degree the pan was still warm, but no longer too hot to touch

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as in passionate

having or expressing great depth of feeling a warm hug of welcome from our grandmother

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as in friendly

having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest a warm inquiry after his parents' health

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verb

as in to heat

to cause to have or give off heat to a moderate degree you'll need to warm the food in the microwave

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as in to please

to give satisfaction to my dance instructor's generous praise warmed my heart

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Recent Examples of warm

Adjective

Experts attribute the extremely warm ocean temperatures that fueled Rachel, which peaked as a Category 3 hurricane, in part to El Niño. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 The underlying treatment is clinical warm compress therapy for dry eyes. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026

Verb

At Epic, that heat warms offices, supplies hot water to the dining halls and melts snow off the sidewalks. — Moones Alamooti, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026 The reason for the lack of hurricanes has been an extremely strong El Niño weather pattern, which is warming surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for warm

Recent Examples of Synonyms for warm

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But if the urge to work up a sweat arises, there’s a heated outdoor swimming pool and a full-size grass tennis court.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
More people are reaching for a heated mask instead of booking an appointment.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of heated

Adjective

Folks in Europe can get the 900 in an A2-friendly configuration that limits its power output.

— Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026
Wisely, our Fathers chose a secular people-friendly format not subject to papal or evangelical or ayatollah decree.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of friendly

Verb

Bootcap goes on the toe of ski boots to create an insulation barrier and prevents cold from getting in and heat from getting out.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Inside, the spacious interior has heated leather seats, which are the first in Grenadier history to feature oyster-colored seat inserts, and carpet mats that sit atop of heavy-duty (and easy-to-clean) rubber flooring.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of heat

Adjective

In keeping with the film‘s maximalist vibe, the noise around it keeps whipsawing in different directions, with defenders calling it a misunderstood masterpiece and detractors equally fervent in calling it a complete artistic disaster.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026
In almost every neighborhood of the city, you’re bound to bump into vendors who have set up shop near parks, subway stations, and bars looking to meet the fervent demand for soccer kits, Styles swag and Knicks gear.

— Matt Martell, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of fervent

Adjective

No Camas coach would talk (although one, along with a school administrator, was gracious to me), and the boy's mother wouldn't acknowledge my presence Saturday.

— Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Overcast Milan was looking even grayer than I’d have liked, but I was heartened by a gracious welcome at the Park Hyatt, tucked away on a side street of the Piazza del Duomo.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of gracious

Verb

The Nespresso devotee in your life will delight at the chance to try a different classic or limited-edition coffee capsule every day in the lead-up to Christmas.

— Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026
Tse Yang was the finest Chinese restaurant to open in Madrid, and its crispy Peking Duck has been delighting locals for years.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

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