warmth

noun

ˈwȯrm(p)th 

1

: the quality or state of being warm in temperature

2

: the quality or state of being warm in feeling

a child needing human warmth and family life

3

: a glowing effect produced by the use of warm colors

Synonyms

• lukewarmness
• tepidity
• tepidness
• warmness

Examples of warmth in a Sentence

I could feel the warmth of the fireplace.

She enjoyed the warmth of their praise.

They possessed a graciousness and warmth that put their guests at ease.

Recent Examples on the Web

Reagan brought a grandfatherly warmth to Republican issues and values that attracted supporters across a broad political spectrum. —Jamie Joseph, Fox News, 6 June 2024

Shower: Mix warmth with water for a steamy session. —Dominique Fluker, Essence, 6 June 2024

Soft white lightbulbs create a sense of warmth while bright white bulbs feel crisp and cool. —Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2024

A lot of that warmth is coming from the oceans, which are still at record-high temperatures. —Pedro Dinezio, Discover Magazine, 16 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

warmth

noun

ˈwȯ(ə)rm(p)th 

1

: the quality or state of being warm in temperature

2

a

: the quality or state of being warm in feeling

enjoyed the warmth of their praise

b

: a glowing effect produced by the use of warm colors