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

• warmness
• glow

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

There's no better way to fill your home with warmth and coziness than burning candles. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2025

Chinese entrepreneur Edison Deng is out to find new ways to tap that sprawling market by combining the warmth of a raising pet with the convenience of cutting-edge consumer electronics. —Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025

Cinnamon is a common accent in many fall candles, as its warmth and spice-forward notes are frequently used in sweet treats and fragrances of the season. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025

The other performers provide effective notes of warmth and comedy, though Echalar occasionally oversells the kind of tearful awe this movie is otherwise careful not to push too hard. —Dennis Harvey, Variety, 3 Aug. 2025

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