warm

/wɔːm/ (bre, ipa) · [wˈɔrm] /wɔːrm/ (ame, ipa) · [wˈɔrm] /ˈwȯrm/ (ame, mw)

warm — 形容詞

  • warmpositive
  • warmercomparative
  • warmestsuperlative

1. at a temperature that feels pleasant and comfortable, between cool and hot — lik

1.形容詞A1
釋義

溫暖的

溫度舒適，不冷不熱的

at a temperature that feels pleasant and comfortable, between cool and hot — like the air in a heated room or water you would bathe in

例句

The soup was still warm when Diya sat down to eat.

Diya 坐下來吃飯時，湯還是溫的。

predicative use: [noun] + be + warm

Ayesha wrapped her fingers around the warm cup of tea.

Ayesha 的手指緊緊握著那杯溫熱的茶。

attributive use: warm + [noun] (object with heat)

同義詞
  • hot

    much higher temperature, often uncomfortable or burning to touch

  • lukewarm

    only slightly warm, often used when a drink or food is not as hot as expected

  • tepid

    slightly warm and often disappointingly so, especially for liquids

反義詞
  • cold

    at a noticeably low temperature, opposite of warm

  • cool

    slightly cold, sometimes in a pleasant way

用法筆記

Frequently used with nouns referring to food, drink, water, air, and weather. Unlike 'hot,' 'warm' never implies an uncomfortable or burning temperature.

常見錯誤

❌The bath water is too hot to get in' (when you mean pleasantly warm).
✅The bath water is warm.
💡'hot' means much higher temperature than 'warm' and can be uncomfortable or dangerous.

2. made of material that keeps body heat close to you, so you do not feel cold when

2.形容詞A2
釋義

保暖的

衣物材質能保持體溫的

made of material that keeps body heat close to you, so you do not feel cold when the weather is cold

例句

Liang put on a warm wool sweater before going outside.

Liang 出門前穿上一件保暖的羊毛毛衣。

warm + [clothing item]

The baby slept peacefully under a thick warm blanket.

寶寶蓋著一條厚厚的保暖毯子，安穩地睡著了。

同義詞
  • thermal

    specially designed to retain body heat, more technical

  • insulating

    keeps heat from escaping, used for materials and fabrics

反義詞
  • thin

    made of light material that does not keep body heat in

  • lightweight

    not heavy enough to provide warmth in cold weather

用法筆記

This sense is almost always used before a noun (attributive). It describes the function of the item, not the temperature of the item itself.

常見錯誤

❌I feel warm in this jacket' (when you mean the jacket keeps you warm).
✅This is a warm jacket.
💡the adjective before the noun describes the jacket's function; 'I feel warm' uses sense 1 to describe your body temperature.

3. belonging to a group of colours — reddish, yellowish, and the shades between the

3.形容詞B1
釋義

暖色調的

含紅橙黃色系的

belonging to a group of colours — reddish, yellowish, and the shades between them — that give people a feeling of heat, comfort, and cosiness

例句

The living room walls were painted in warm shades of orange and gold.

客廳的牆壁漆上了橙色和金色的暖色調。

warm + [colour noun]: shades/tones/colours

Élise chose warm colours like terracotta for the bedroom.

Élise 為臥室選擇了陶土色等暖色系。

同義詞
  • hot

    used for more intense warm colours, not typical in design contexts

反義詞
  • cool

    describing colours in the blue, green, or purple range

用法筆記

Use to describe colours, lighting, or décor. The opposite is 'cool' (blues, greens, purples). Commonly used in interior design, fashion, and art contexts.

4. having a comfortably high temperature when describing a room, building, or outdo

4.形容詞A2
釋義

暖和的

場所溫度舒適宜人的

having a comfortably high temperature when describing a room, building, or outdoor area, so that you feel cosy there

例句

The kitchen was the warmest room in the old farmhouse.

廚房是那棟老農舍裡最暖和的房間。

superlative: warmest + [place noun]

Hamza found a warm spot by the library fireplace.

Hamza 在圖書館壁爐旁找到了一個溫暖的位置。

同義詞
  • cosy

    warm in a comfortable and pleasant way, often implying smallness

  • heated

    made warm by a heating system, more technical

反義詞
  • cold

    having an unpleasantly low temperature, opposite of warm

  • draughty

    uncomfortable due to cold air coming in through gaps

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 1: this sense specifically describes an indoor or sheltered location where the air temperature feels comfortable. Sense 1 can describe any object (food, water, air) regardless of location.

5. showing kindness, affection, and a welcoming attitude towards other people throu

5.形容詞B1
釋義

熱情的

友善且充滿關懷的

showing kindness, affection, and a welcoming attitude towards other people through your words, actions, or behaviour

例句

The host family gave us a warm welcome when we arrived.

寄宿家庭在我們抵達時給予了熱情的歡迎。

collocation: warm welcome

Diego received warm applause from the audience after his speech.

Diego 演講結束後，觀眾報以熱烈的掌聲。

collocation: warm applause

同義詞
  • affectionate

    showing love through touch or words, more personal and intimate than warm

  • cordial

    polite and friendly in a formal way

  • welcoming

    making someone feel accepted and at home

  • hearty

    warm and enthusiastic, especially in welcoming or laughing

反義詞
  • cold

    unfriendly and distant in behaviour

  • cool

    not very friendly, slightly distant or reserved

用法筆記

Common in fixed expressions such as 'warm welcome,' 'warm regards,' and 'warm applause.' As a personality description, it emphasises genuine kindness rather than mere politeness.

常見錯誤

❌She gave me a warmful smile.
✅She gave me a warm smile.
💡'warmful' does not exist in English; use 'warm' directly before the noun.

6. nearly correct when trying to find something hidden or guess an answer, used esp

6.形容詞B2
釋義

快猜到的

猜謎遊戲中接近答案的

nearly correct when trying to find something hidden or guess an answer, used especially in children's guessing games where players say 'you're warm' or 'getting warm'

例句

You're getting warm — the hidden gift is behind the sofa!

你快猜到了——禮物就藏在沙發後面！

phrase: you're getting warm (in a guessing game)

When Diya guessed Osaka, Yael said she was warm.

當 Diya 猜大阪時，Yael 說她快猜對了。

同義詞
  • close

    near the correct answer, used in both games and everyday situations

  • near

    close to the target, the standard opposite of 'far' in game contexts

反義詞
  • cold

    far from the correct answer or hidden object in a guessing game

用法筆記

Almost always used in the phrase 'getting warm' or 'warm' as an exclamation. The opposite in the same game system is 'cold' (far from the target). Rarely used outside of guessing-game contexts.

常見錯誤

❌Your answer is warm' (in a formal quiz).
✅You're getting warm' (in an informal guessing game).
💡This expression belongs to children's games and informal settings, not formal testing.

warm — 動詞