warm

• Beschreibt etwas, das eine mäßig hohe Temperatur hat, oder einen Menschen, der freundlich ist und Zuneigung zeigt.

Describes something that is at a moderately high temperature, or a person who is friendly and affectionate.

1. Moderately hotA1formal

   Having a temperature that is moderately high, but not hot.

   Warm

   • The soup is still warm.
   • She wore a warm coat in the winter.
   • The water in the pool is pleasantly warm.

   Synonymelukewarmmildtemperatetepid

   Antonymechillycoldcool

2. Friendly and affectionateA2formal

   Showing kindness, enthusiasm, or affection.

   Warm

   • He gave her a warm smile.
   • The host gave us a warm welcome.
   • She has a warm personality that makes everyone feel comfortable.

   Synonymeaffectionateamiablecordialfriendlygenialgraciouskindlovingsympathetictender

   Antonymealoofcoldcooldistantreservedunfriendly

3. Close to guessingB1informal

   Used in games to indicate that someone is close to finding the correct answer or object.

   Nah an der Lösung

   • You're getting warmer! Keep looking.
   • The child was warm when he guessed the number.
   • The player was warm but not quite right.

   Synonymeclosenear

   Antonymecoldcool

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung zu bezeichnen, etwas wärmer zu machen oder selbst wärmer zu werden.

A verb used to indicate the act of raising the temperature of something or becoming warmer.

1. Increase temperatureA1formal

   To make something or someone become warmer.

   Wärmen

   • She warmed her hands by the fire.
   • Please warm the soup before serving.
   • The sun warmed the cold ground.

   Synonymechafeheatheat upreheatwarm up

   Antonymechillcoolrefrigerate

2. Become friendlierB1informal

   To become more enthusiastic, friendly, or receptive.

   Erwärmen

   • He warmed to the idea after some thought.
   • The audience warmed to the speaker's humor.
   • She slowly warmed to her new colleagues.

   Synonymecome aroundmeltrelentsoftenthawunbendwarm up

   Antonymealienatechillcool

Phrasal-Variantenwarm to