Emily Dickinson Lexicon

WARM, a. [waurm; Goth. D. and G. warm; Sax. wearm; Sw. and Dan. varm; Ant. L. formus. This word is probably a derivative from the root of L. ferveo, whence fermentum, Eng. barm. See Swarm.]

1. Having heat in a moderate degree; not cold; as, warm blood; warm milk. The flesh of living animals is warm, if their blood is warm. But some animals have not warm blood.
2. Subject to heat; having prevalence of heat, or little or no winter; as, the warm climate of Egypt.
3. Zealous; ardent; as, to be warm in the cause of our country or of religion. Each warm wish springs mutual from the heart. – Pope.
4. Habitually ardent or passionate; keen; irritable; as, a warm temper.
5. Easily excited or provoked; irritable; as, warm passions.
6. Violent; furious; as, a warm contest. We shall have warm work to-day.
7. Busy in action; heated in action; ardent. Be warm in fight.
8. Fanciful; enthusiastic; as, a warm head.
9. Vigorous; sprightly. Now warm in youth, now withering in thy bloom, / Lost in a convent's solitary gloom. – Pope.