warmth

American  

[wawrmth] / wɔrmθ /

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.

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warmth British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• warmthless adjective
• warmthlessness noun

Etymology

Origin of warmth

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

Example Sentences

This winter’s record warmth and lack of storms has left the Rockies with very little snow.

From Los Angeles Times

"Her whole world was taken away from her, all the warmth, leaving her with pain and disappointment."

From Barron's

The station has for several weeks been transformed into a "point of invincibility", providing a place of warmth for the population and for them to recharge their mobiles.

From Barron's

Ultimately, she says, as long as there is lots of "warmth and sensible boundaries" it doesn't matter what parenting style you choose.

From BBC

Despite its promising orbit, the planet may receive far less warmth than Earth does.

From Science Daily

Related Words

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