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Definitions for Warmer

[1] having or giving out a moderate degree of heat, as perceived by the senses: a warm bath.
[2] of or at a moderately high temperature; characterized by comparatively high temperature: a warm oven; a warm climate; a warm summer.
[3] having a sensation of bodily heat: to be warm from fast walking.
[4] conserving or maintaining warmth or heat: warm clothes.
[5] (of colors) suggestive of warmth; inclining toward red or orange rather than toward green or blue.
[6] characterized by or showing lively feelings, passions, emotions, sympathies, etc.: a warm heart; warm interest.
[7] strongly attached; intimate: warm friends.
[8] cordial or hearty: a warm welcome.
[9] heated, irritated, or angry: to become warm when contradicted.
[10] animated, lively, brisk, or vigorous: a warm debate.
[11] strong or fresh: a warm scent.
[12] close to something sought, as in a game.
[13] uncomfortable or unpleasant: His opponents made things so warm that he decided to quit.
[14] British Informal . well off; in easy circumstances.
[15] to make warm; heat (often followed by up ): to warm one's hands; to warm up a room.
[16] to heat or cook (something) for reuse, as leftovers (usually followed by over or up ): to warm up yesterday's stew.
[17] to excite enthusiasm, ardor, cheerfulness, or vitality in (someone): The wine soon warmed the company.
[18] to inspire with kindly feeling; affect with lively pleasure: It warms my soul to hear you say that.
[19] to fill (a person, crowd, etc.) with strong feelings, as hatred, anger, or zeal: Restrictions had warmed the crew to the point of mutiny.
[20] to become warm or warmer (often followed by up ): The room will warm up when the fire gets going.
[21] to become ardent, enthusiastic, animated, etc. (often followed by up or to ): The speaker quickly warmed to her subject.
[22] to grow kindly, friendly, or sympathetically disposed (often followed by to or toward ): My heart warms toward him.
[23] Informal . a warming: Sit by the fire and have a nice warm.
[24] warm down , to conclude or follow a period of strenuous physical exercise by walking or gentle stretching.
[25] warm up , to prepare for a game, sports contest, dance, etc., by moderate exercise or practice beforehand. to increase in excitement, intensity, violence, etc.: The racial situation was warming up. to become friendlier or more receptive: No matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't warm up to that proposal. Radio and Television . to entertain (an audience) prior to a broadcast to increase receptiveness.
[26] warm the bench , Sports . to serve as a substitute who rarely plays in a game: The young outfielder warmed the bench for the Yankees last season.
[27] characterized by or having a moderate degree of heat; moderately hot
[28] maintaining or imparting heat a warm coat
[29] having or showing ready affection, kindliness, etc a warm personality
[30] lively, vigorous, or passionate a warm debate
[31] cordial or enthusiastic; ardent warm support
[32] quickly or easily aroused a warm temper
[33] (of colours) predominantly red or yellow in tone
[34] (of a scent, trail, etc) recently made; strong
[35] near to finding a hidden object or discovering or guessing facts, as in children's games
[36] informal uncomfortable or disagreeable, esp because of the proximity of danger
[37] (sometimes foll by up) to raise or be raised in temperature; make or become warm or warmer
[38] (when intr, often foll by to ) to make or become excited, enthusiastic, etc (about) he warmed to the idea of buying a new car
[39] (intr often foll by to ) to feel affection, kindness, etc (for someone) I warmed to her mother from the start
[40] (tr) British to give a caning to I'll warm you in a minute
[41] informal a warm place or area come into the warm
[42] informal the act or an instance of warming or being warmed

Words related to Warmer

warmtemperate, lukewarm, tepid, sunny, mild, balmy, pleasant, hot, sweltering, heated, cordial, cheerful, affectionate, heartfelt, happy, warmhearted, hearty, hospitable, tender, loving

Words nearby Warmer

warmwarley, warlike, warlock, warlord, warlpiri, warm, warm as toast, warm front, warm heart, warm over, warm sector

Origin of Warmer

before 900; (adj.) Middle English werm, warm, Old English wearm; cognate with German warm, Old Norse varmr; (v.) Middle English warmen, wermen, Old English werman, wirman (transitive), wearmian (intransitive), both akin to the adj.; (noun) derivative of the v.

Other words from Warmer

warm·er , noun
warm·ish , adjective
warm·ly , adverb
warm·ness , noun
o·ver·warmed , adjective
pre·warm , verb (used with object)
re·warm , verb
un·warmed , adjective
un·warm·ing , adjective
well-warmed , adjective

Word origin for Warmer

Old English wearm; related to Old Frisian, Old Saxon warm, Old Norse varmr

Synonyms for Warmer

balmy, heated, hot, lukewarm, mild, pleasant, sunny, sweltering, temperate, tepid, broiling, close, flushed, glowing, melting, perspiring, roasting, scorching, sizzling, sweating, clement, snug, summery, sweaty, thermal, toasty, warmish