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.

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Origin of warmth

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

SYNONYMS FOR warmth

3. heat, fire, spirit, vigor. 4. tenderness, kindness, affection.

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Related formswarmth·less, adjectivewarmth·less·ness, noun

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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

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Word Origin and History for warmth