warmly

warm adj., -er, -est, v.
adj.

having or giving out moderate heat:a warm climate.
having a sensation of bodily heat:to be warm from a fever.
conserving warmth:warm clothes.
suggestive of warmth, as by being friendly, affectionate, sympathetic, or hearty:a warm heart; warm friends.
heated or angry:a warm debate.
strong or fresh:a warm scent.
Games close to something being searched for, as in a game:[be + ~]You're getting warmer.

to (cause to) become warm: [~ + object (+ up)]warmed himself (up) by the fire.[no object;
~ + up]I just couldn't warm up.
to heat or cook (something) so it can be used again, as leftovers: [~ + up + object]Warm up the stew.[~ + object + up]Warm the stew up.
to (cause to) become excited, enthusiastic, cheerful, vital, etc.: [~ + object]a little wine to warm the company.[ no obj;
~ + to ]:She began to warm to the topic.
to inspire with kindly feeling;
affect with lively pleasure:[~ + object]It warms my soul to hear you say that.
to grow kindly or sympathetic to or toward:[~ + to/toward + object]My heart warmed toward him.
warm up, [no object]
- Sportto prepare for strong exercise by performing mild or moderate exercise.
- to increase in excitement, intensity, or violence:The arguments began to warm up.
- to become friendlier or more receptive.

warm•er, n. [countable]

warm•ish, adj.

warm•ly, adv.

warm•ness, n. [uncountable]

warm adj., -er, -est, v., n.
adj.

having or giving out a moderate degree of heat, as perceived by the senses:a warm bath.
of or at a moderately high temperature;
characterized by comparatively high temperature:a warm oven;a warm climate;a warm summer.
having a sensation of bodily heat:to be warm from fast walking.
conserving or maintaining warmth or heat:warm clothes.
(of colors) suggestive of warmth;
inclining toward red or orange rather than toward green or blue.
characterized by or showing lively feelings, passions, emotions, sympathies, etc.:a warm heart; warm interest.
strongly attached;
intimate:warm friends.
cordial or hearty:a warm welcome.
heated, irritated, or angry:to become warm when contradicted.
animated, lively, brisk, or vigorous:a warm debate.
strong or fresh:a warm scent.
Gamesclose to something sought, as in a game.
uncomfortable or unpleasant:His opponents made things so warm that he decided to quit.
British Termswell off;
in easy circumstances.

v.t.

to make warm;
heat (often fol. by up):to warm one's hands; to warm up a room.
to heat or cook (something) for reuse, as leftovers (usually fol. by over or up):to warm up yesterday's stew.
to excite enthusiasm, ardor, cheerfulness, or vitality in (someone):The wine soon warmed the company.
to inspire with kindly feeling;
affect with lively pleasure:It warms my soul to hear you say that.
to fill (a person, crowd, etc.) with strong feelings, as hatred, anger, or zeal:Restrictions had warmed the crew to the point of mutiny.

v.i.

to become warm or warmer (often fol. by up):The room will warm up when the fire gets going.
to become ardent, enthusiastic, animated, etc. (often fol. by up or to):The speaker quickly warmed to her subject.
to grow kindly, friendly, or sympathetically disposed (often fol. by to or toward):My heart warms toward him.
Sport warm down, to conclude or follow a period of strenuous physical exercise by walking or gentle stretching.
Sport warm the bench, to serve as a substitute who rarely plays in a game:The young outfielder warmed the bench for the Yankees last season.
warm up:
- Show Businessto 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.
- Show Business[Radio and Television.]to entertain (an audience) prior to a broadcast to increase receptiveness.

bef. 900; (adjective, adjectival) Middle English werm, warm, Old English wearm; cognate with German warm, Old Norse varmr; (verb, verbal) Middle English warmen, wermen, Old English werman, wirman (transitive), wearmian (intransitive), both akin to the adjective, adjectival; (noun, nominal) derivative of the verb, verbal

warm′er, n.

warm′ish, adj.

warm′ly, adv.

warm′ness, n.

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