warm
word
/ˈwɔɹm/
worm
/wˈɔːm/
wawm
Definition
Warm describes something that has a comfortable amount of heat, not cold and not very hot. It can also describe a friendly, kind feeling or manner.
Usage & Nuances
For temperature, 'warm' is milder than 'hot'. Common collocations: 'warm weather', 'warm water', 'warm room', 'warm coat', and 'warm up'. For personality or tone, 'warm' means friendly and genuine. Don't confuse it with 'hot', which is stronger and often uncomfortable.
Spanish: cálido - templadoPortuguese (BR): quente - calorosoPortuguese (PT): quente - calorosoChinese (Simplified): 温暖的 - 暖和的 - 热情的Chinese (Traditional): 溫暖的 - 暖和的 - 熱情的Hindi: गर्म - ऊष्म - स्नेहपूर्णArabic: دافئ - حارّ قليلًا - ودودBengali: উষ্ণ - গরম (সামান্য বেশি - খাবার/জল)Russian: тёплыйJapanese: 暖かいVietnamese: ấmKorean: 따뜻한Turkish: ılık - sıcak (samimi, duygu için)Urdu: گرمIndonesian: hangat
Example Sentences
The soup is still warm.
basic
It is warm outside today.
basic
Give it a minute—the bread is better when it's warm.
natural
She gave me a warm smile.
basic
The apartment gets really warm in the afternoon.
natural
They gave us a warm welcome when we arrived.
natural