warmer
/wɔːm/ (bre, ipa) · [wˈɔrmɚ] /wɔːrm/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈwɔːmə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · [wˈɔrmɚ] /ˈwɔːrmər/ (ame, ipa) · [wˈɔrmɚ] /ˈwȯr-mər How to pronounce warmer (audio)/ (ame, mw)
warmer — adjective
- warmerpositive
- warmerercomparative
- warmerestsuperlative
1. having a higher level of heat than something or someone else; the comparative fo
having a higher level of heat than something or someone else; the comparative form of the adjective 'warm'.
Today feels warmer than yesterday, so I will leave my coat at home.
warmer + than for comparing temperatures
The water near the surface of the pool is warmer than the water at the bottom.
Tara put on a lighter shirt because the afternoon air had turned much warmer.
Sitting by the fireplace after shovelling snow, Aisha felt much warmer than she did near the icy front door.
- colder
having a lower temperature
文法句型
warmer + than + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently used with 'than' to make a direct comparison. Common intensifiers before 'warmer' include 'much', 'a lot', 'far', and 'slightly'.
常見錯誤
2. made of thicker material that keeps your body at a higher temperature; the compa
made of thicker material that keeps your body at a higher temperature; the comparative form of 'warm' used for clothing, blankets, and covers.
For winter hiking you need a warmer jacket than this thin windbreaker.
warmer + jacket / coat / blanket for clothing comparison
Defne bought a warmer blanket for the cold nights in her flat.
Henrik wore a warmer pair of socks when he went skiing in the Alps.
These thermal leggings are much warmer than cotton ones in freezing weather.
- thicker
focuses on the material's density rather than its heat-retaining quality
- more insulating
technical term for how well a material blocks heat loss
文法句型
warmer + noun
用法筆記
Commonly modifies clothing nouns such as 'jacket', 'coat', 'sweater', 'blanket', 'gloves', and 'socks'. The focus is on the material's insulating ability, not the air temperature.
常見錯誤
3. closer to red, orange, or yellow on the colour spectrum and therefore feeling co
closer to red, orange, or yellow on the colour spectrum and therefore feeling cosier or more intense; the comparative of 'warm' as used for colours.
Jin chose a warmer shade of yellow for the bedroom walls to make the room feel cosy.
warmer shade / tone / colour for colour comparison
The living room looked more inviting with warmer colours on the walls.
Caio prefers warmer tones like orange and red for his landscape paintings.
Asher applied a warmer filter to the photo so it looked like late afternoon sunlight.
- more reddish
specifically describes a shift toward red rather than general warmth
- more yellowish
specifically describes a shift toward yellow
- cosier
describes the feeling a warm colour creates in a room
- cooler
closer to blue, green, or purple tones
文法句型
warmer + shade / tone / colour
用法筆記
Subject is usually a colour, shade, tone, filter, or palette. Opposed to 'cooler' colours (blues, greens, purples). Interior designers and artists use this sense frequently.
常見錯誤
4. used for an indoor space that feels uncomfortably hot, often because of crowding
used for an indoor space that feels uncomfortably hot, often because of crowding, poor air flow, or a broken cooling system; the comparative of 'warm' when the cause is the indoor environment rather than weather alone.
Ishaan found the train carriage warmer than the platform outside.
The office is warmer than usual because the air conditioning is broken.
warmer than usual / normal / expected
The classroom felt warmer than comfortable with thirty students inside.
Kwame opened a window because the meeting room was getting warmer by the minute.
- cooler
pleasantly lower in temperature
文法句型
warmer + than usual / comfortable
get warmer
用法筆記
Often used without an explicit 'than' clause when the comparison is to a normal or expected state. Common with 'too', 'getting', 'feels', and in complaints about heating or weather indoors.
5. showing more kindness, affection, and friendliness towards other people; the com
showing more kindness, affection, and friendliness towards other people; the comparative of 'warm' describing someone's behaviour or character.
The new manager has a warmer manner than the previous one ever did.
warmer manner / welcome / smile / personality
Dewi gave her house guests a warmer welcome than she had planned.
The staff at the local café are warmer than those at the big chain store.
The team's new coach has a warmer way of giving feedback to young players.
- friendlier
focuses on sociability rather than emotional warmth
- more welcoming
describes how someone makes others feel invited and at ease
- more affectionate
involves physical or verbal expressions of fondness
- colder
distant, unfriendly, or lacking in emotion
- more reserved
less willing to show feelings openly
文法句型
warmer + noun (manner / welcome / smile / personality)
用法筆記
Describes people, their behaviour, or the atmosphere they create. Common nouns include 'welcome', 'smile', 'personality', 'heart', 'greeting', 'embrace', 'manner'. Not used for objects or temperatures.
常見錯誤
6. nearer to the correct answer or hidden object in a guessing game; the comparativ
nearer to the correct answer or hidden object in a guessing game; the comparative of 'warm' used in children's games to tell someone they are close to finding the answer.
The children shouted 'You are getting warmer!' when the seeker moved toward the hidden gift.
getting warmer — fixed phrase in guessing games
A little girl clapped her hands because her brother was getting warmer in the treasure hunt.
The teacher smiled and said 'You are warmer now' after the student named the correct country.
During the game Asher knew he was warmer when everyone started to cheer.
- colder
further from the correct answer or hidden object
文法句型
get warmer
getting warmer
warmer than before
用法筆記
Almost always used in the phrase 'getting warmer' or 'you're warmer' during guessing games. The opposite is 'getting colder'. Not used in formal writing.
常見錯誤
warmer — noun
1. an object, piece of clothing, or device that provides extra heat to keep a perso
an object, piece of clothing, or device that provides extra heat to keep a person or thing at a higher temperature.
Dahlia put disposable hand warmers in her pockets before going ice skating.
compound noun: hand warmer
The bench warmer sat on the sideline hoping for a chance to play.
Henrik bought a small space warmer for his garage workshop.
Leg warmers help dancers keep their muscles flexible during long rehearsals.
- heater
more common for electrical devices that heat a room; less common for clothing items
- heating pad
a specific type of warmer used for muscle pain relief
- cooler
a device or container used to keep things cold
文法句型
noun modifier + warmer
hand warmer / leg warmer / bench warmer
用法筆記
Commonly found in compound nouns: 'hand warmer', 'leg warmer', 'bench warmer', 'space warmer', 'food warmer'. The 'bench warmer' sense is figurative — a sports player who rarely gets to play.