warmth

[wawrmth]

noun

1. the quality or state of being warm; moderate or gentle heat.

2. the sensation of moderate heat.

3. liveliness of feelings, emotions, or sympathies; ardor or fervor; enthusiasm or zeal.

   She spoke her mind with great warmth. There was warmth in his greeting and in his handshake.

   Synonyms: vigor, spirit, fire, heat

4. the quality of being intimate and attached.

   All children need warmth and affection from their families.

   Synonyms: affection, kindness, tenderness

5. an effect of brightness, cheerfulness, coziness, etc., achieved by the use of warm colors.

   The room has warmth since it was redecorated.

6. the means or ability to produce a sensation of heat.

   a jacket with little warmth.

7. slight anger or irritation.

   Her denial betrayed some warmth.

warmth

/ wɔːmθ /

noun

1. the state, quality, or sensation of being warm

2. intensity of emotion

   he denied the accusation with some warmth

3. affection or cordiality

Other Word Forms

• warmthless adjective
• warmthlessness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of warmth¹

First recorded in 1125–75, warmth is from the Middle English word wermth. See warm, -th ¹

Example Sentences

“Mark’s memory — his warmth, generosity and commitment to community — will endure,” the club said.

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Its production designer, Cabot McMullen, has talked about how Craftsman’s sense of warmth and safety helps offset the intense emotional experiences of some of the show’s characters.

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Says Steinberg: “She just sings it with so much empathy and warmth.”

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The warmth and sunshine led to a huge increase in the insect population across the UK and aphids, the scourge of gardeners, boomed according to the Royal Horticultural Society, external.

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But the fact Harris chose to include that anecdote speaks to the tetchiness underlying the warmth and fuzziness that California’s two most prominent Democrats put on public display.

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Related Words

• affection 
• compassion 
• enthusiasm 
• fervor 
• glow 
• hospitality 
• kindness 
• passion 
• spirit