warm

/wɔːm/adj
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

Of a somewhat high temperature, often but not always connoting that the high temperature is pleasant rather than uncomfortable.

2

Friendly and with affection.

3

Having a color in the part of the visible electromagnetic spectrum between red and yellow-green.

4

Close to a goal or correct answer.

5

Fresh, of a scent; still able to be traced.

6

Communicating a sense of comfort, ease, or pleasantness.

7

Ardent, zealous.

8

Well off as to property, or in good circumstances; prosperous.

9

Requiring arduous effort.

Thesaurus

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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