warm

UK: wɔːm | US: wɔːrm

Definition

  1. adj. having or giving off moderate heat

  2. adj. friendly or affectionate

  3. vt. to make moderately hot

  4. vi. to become moderately hot

Structure

No data yet.

Etymology

The word "warm" traces back to Proto-Germanic warmaz, meaning "heat" or "lukewarm." It shares roots with Old English wearm, Dutch warm, and German warm. The term has retained its core meaning related to moderate heat while expanding metaphorically to describe emotional warmth (e.g., friendly feelings). Its simplicity reflects its ancient Germanic origins, avoiding complex morphological splits.

Examples

  1. The soup is still warm from the stove.

  2. She gave him a warm smile.

  3. He warmed his hands by the fire.

  4. The room warmed up quickly after turning on the heater.

  5. Their welcome was genuinely warm.