warmth

[ wawrmth ]

/ wɔrmθ /

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noun

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

the sensation of moderate heat.

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.

the quality of being intimate and attached: All children need warmth and affection from their families.

an effect of brightness, cheerfulness, coziness, etc., achieved by the use of warm colors: The room has warmth since it was redecorated.

the means or ability to produce a sensation of heat: a jacket with little warmth.

slight anger or irritation: Her denial betrayed some warmth.

OTHER WORDS FOR warmth

3 heat, fire, spirit, vigor.

4 tenderness, kindness, affection.

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Origin of warmth

First recorded in 1125–75, warmth is from the Middle English word wermth.See warm, -th¹

OTHER WORDS FROM warmth

warmthless, adjectivewarmth·less·ness, noun

Words nearby warmth

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How to use warmth in a sentence

The best heated throw blankets will provide safe, customizable heat and complete comfort with no discernable wires, and only a feeling of plush, decadent warmth.
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We recommend bringing this and maybe one or two disposable hand warmers along with you, just in case you need even more warmth on those brisk early mornings.
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While durability and warmth are critical attributes, I appreciate the Fall Line’s dexterity the most.
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Look for extra warmth while you workIf your work takes you outside or in non-heated areas, you need to protect yourself from the elements with the best cold-weather gear.
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Clouds may increase later in the day, depriving us of some of the sunshine’s warmth.
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Aromas reveal more with the warmth, while the cold dulls them.
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As Sarah and her sister and mother headed for the warmth of home, the demonstration continued.
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Even her most extreme remarks have been delivered with a smile as she radiates the warmth of a friendly small-town neighbor.
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The warmth and the soul that you get out of dancing, if someone was going to stop you from doing that?
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I wrapped my poncho around me for warmth and waited in the quiet darkness.
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The medium pitch expresses warmth, emotion, and the heart qualities.
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The feeling for the tiny things probably has in it the warmth of a young personal sympathy.
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Miss Anne smiled kindly, not dreaming of his perplexity, amused by his Southern warmth.
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Our friendship was close and intimate, such as is formed in the warmth of youth and which the grave alone dissolves.
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The quiet comfort and heartfelt warmth of an English fireside must be felt to be appreciated.
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British Dictionary definitions for warmth

warmth

/ (wɔːmθ) /

noun

the state, quality, or sensation of being warm

intensity of emotionhe denied the accusation with some warmth

affection or cordiality

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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