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 of warmth

• 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

Its monochromatic burst of yellow will lend a warmth to your front door year after year. —Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2025

The oversized scarf comes in five neutral colors to pair well with any piece in your closet, and it is made from a super-soft A-grade cashmere that adds just enough warmth. —Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025

Asked for just a few nice lines about the director for IndieWire, OutFest Next’s top trio of tastemakers — Sheryl Santacruz, Daniel Cooke, and Gabi Grossman, all familiar festival circuit faces with real warmth behind them — sent an effervescent text wall of sincere and complex praise via email. —Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Nov. 2025

The space is charming, and the entire team radiates warmth and kindness. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

12th 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