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

For blue eyes, warm browns are always a win; on brown eyes, copper or bronze tones bring warmth and depth. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 May 2025

People often describe the feeling as that of ‘waves of warmth’, or tingling and light moving through them. —Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025

What powers van den Heever’s performance is the gulf between the nastiness onstage and the glimmering warmth of her voice. —Justin Davidson, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2025

The walls are drenched in soothing hues like snowy white and smokey gray, while some wood and natural fibers accents lend the space some warmth and depth. —Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 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