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warmer

/ˈwɔːmə/ /ˈwɔɹmɚ/

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adjective

Having a temperature slightly higher than usual, but still pleasant; mildly hot.

Examples :

"The tea is still warm."

weather sensation condition

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adjective

Caring and friendly, of relations to another person.

Examples :

"We have a warm friendship."

character attitude person human

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adjective

Having a color in the red-orange-yellow part of the visible electromagnetic spectrum.

Examples :

"The sunset had warmer colors tonight, mostly shades of orange and red. "

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adjective

Close, often used in the context of a game in which "warm" and "cold" are used to indicate nearness to the goal.

Examples :

"You're getting warmer; the treasure is hidden near the big oak tree. "

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adjective

Fresh, of a scent; still able to be traced.

Examples :

"The detective said the scent of smoke was warmer near the back door, suggesting that's where the fire started most recently. "

nature sensation

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adjective

Communicating a sense of comfort, ease, or pleasantness

Examples :

"a warm piano sound"

sensation emotion

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adjective

Ardent, zealous.

Examples :

"a warm debate, with strong words exchanged"

attitude character emotion

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adjective

Well off as to property, or in good circumstances; rich.

Examples :

"While her parents weren't extravagant, they were warmer than most families in the neighborhood, allowing her to attend private school and participate in many extracurricular activities. "

economy finance business asset

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adjective

Requiring arduous effort.

Examples :

"That last load of laundry was warmer than usual, I need to lower the dryer setting. "

attitude character mind

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noun

Something that warms, such as a heater or a soup.

Examples :

"The electric warmer kept the soup hot for the whole family dinner. "

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noun

A piece of clothing for warmth, such as a bodywarmer or leg warmer.

Examples :

"Since it was chilly in the gym, I put on my leg warmers before dance class. "

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noun

An introductory activity, for example in a lesson, to stimulate interest in a topic.

Examples :

"The teacher started the class with a quick warmer: a short quiz on what they already knew about the water cycle. "

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