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

Every time I jumped onto the platform I felt exposed, vulnerable in my new surroundings, but reassured by the knowledge that the sway and warmth of community awaited on the next train.

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Once again, I gave in, and once again, the warmth vanished almost immediately.

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The spaces are free to residents of all ages and offer warmth and the chance to socialise.

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But the lack of warmth cuts both ways.

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The warmth between them is unmistakable as they celebrate his 16th birthday, even though they spent a decade apart.

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Related Words

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