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Warm

Having heat in a moderate degree; not cold as, warm milk.

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Similar meaning 30

Close 84% connected

To stop, or fill up, as an opening; to shut; as, to close the eyes; to close a door.

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Close 84% connected

To stop, or fill up, as an opening; to shut; as, to close the eyes; to close a door.

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Cordial 84% connected

Proceeding from the heart.

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Cordial 84% connected

Proceeding from the heart.

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Enthusiastic 84% connected

Alt. of Enthusiastical

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Enthusiastic 84% connected

Alt. of Enthusiastical

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Excitable 84% connected

Capable of being excited, or roused into action; susceptible of excitement; easily stirred up, or stimulated.

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Excitable 84% connected

Capable of being excited, or roused into action; susceptible of excitement; easily stirred up, or stimulated.

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Fresh 84% connected

Possessed of original life and vigor; new and strong; unimpaired; sound.

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Fresh 84% connected

Possessed of original life and vigor; new and strong; unimpaired; sound.

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Hearty 84% connected

Pertaining to, or proceeding from, the heart; warm; cordial; bold; zealous; sincere; willing; also, energetic; active; eager; as, a hearty welcome; h…

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Hearty 84% connected

Pertaining to, or proceeding from, the heart; warm; cordial; bold; zealous; sincere; willing; also, energetic; active; eager; as, a hearty welcome; h…

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Hot 84% connected

of Hight

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Hot 84% connected

of Hight

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Lively 84% connected

Endowed with or manifesting life; living.

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Lively 84% connected

Endowed with or manifesting life; living.

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Lukewarm 84% connected

Moderately warm; neither cold nor hot; tepid; not ardent; not zealous; cool; indifferent.

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Lukewarm 84% connected

Moderately warm; neither cold nor hot; tepid; not ardent; not zealous; cool; indifferent.

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Near 84% connected

At a little distance, in place, time, manner, or degree; not remote; nigh.

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Near 84% connected

At a little distance, in place, time, manner, or degree; not remote; nigh.

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Nigh 84% connected

Not distant or remote in place or time; near.

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Nigh 84% connected

Not distant or remote in place or time; near.

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Tepid 84% connected

Moderately warm; lukewarm; as, a tepid bath; tepid rays; tepid vapors.

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Tepid 84% connected

Moderately warm; lukewarm; as, a tepid bath; tepid rays; tepid vapors.

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Uncomfortable 84% connected

Feeling discomfort; uneasy; as, to be uncomfortable on account of one's position.

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Uncomfortable 84% connected

Feeling discomfort; uneasy; as, to be uncomfortable on account of one's position.

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Warmed 84% connected

of Warm

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Warmed 84% connected

of Warm

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Warming 84% connected

of Warm

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Warming 84% connected

of Warm

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Broader term 3

Alter 76% connected

To make otherwise; to change in some respect, either partially or wholly; to vary; to modify.

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Change 76% connected

To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change t…

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Modify 76% connected

To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms o…

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Manner of action 1

Chafe 76% connected

To excite heat in by friction; to rub in order to stimulate and make warm.

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Derivationally related 6

Warmer 74% connected

One who, or that which, warms.

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Warmer 74% connected

One who, or that which, warms.

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Warmth 74% connected

The quality or state of being warm; gentle heat; as, the warmth of the sun; the warmth of the blood; vital warmth.

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Warmth 74% connected

The quality or state of being warm; gentle heat; as, the warmth of the sun; the warmth of the blood; vital warmth.

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See also 6

Emotional 66% connected

Pertaining to, or characterized by, emotion; excitable; easily moved; sensational; as, an emotional nature.

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Emotional 66% connected

Pertaining to, or characterized by, emotion; excitable; easily moved; sensational; as, an emotional nature.

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Friendly 66% connected

Having the temper and disposition of a friend; disposed to promote the good of another; kind; favorable.

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Friendly 66% connected

Having the temper and disposition of a friend; disposed to promote the good of another; kind; favorable.

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Hot 66% connected

of Hight

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Hot 66% connected

of Hight

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Attribute 4

Emotionalism 66% connected

The cultivation of an emotional state of mind; tendency to regard things in an emotional manner.

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Emotionalism 66% connected

The cultivation of an emotional state of mind; tendency to regard things in an emotional manner.

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Temperature 66% connected

Constitution; state; degree of any quality.

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Temperature 66% connected

Constitution; state; degree of any quality.

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Synonym 4

Ardent 92% connected

Hot or burning; causing a sensation of burning; fiery; as, ardent spirits, that is, distilled liquors; an ardent fever.

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Quick 92% connected

Alive; living; animate; -- opposed to dead or inanimate.

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Strong 92% connected

Having active physical power, or great physical power to act; having a power of exerting great bodily force; vigorous.

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Warmly 92% connected

In a warm manner; ardently.

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Near synonym 1

Hot 92% connected

of Hight

general 78% interchangeable

Warm overlaps with hot, but its tone, intensity or usual context may differ. Check the definition before substituting it.

Antonym 2

Cool 94% connected

Moderately cold; between warm and cold; lacking in warmth; producing or promoting coolness.

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Cool 94% connected

Moderately cold; between warm and cold; lacking in warmth; producing or promoting coolness.

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