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

Wulcea says the jackets begin heating within three seconds and can provide up to 10 hours of warmth on the lowest setting using an 18,400mAh battery pack. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

In the official teaser trailer for Paul Thomas Anderson‘s Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall, thousands of people funnel into the famed venue looking for both warmth and escape in a cold New York December. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2026

Traditional liners add warmth without the bulk of a heavier coat, and many feature the distinctive curved stitching known as onion quilting, a detail that still shows up in current outerwear. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026

What was once an extra layer for warmth is now an outerwear option worth wearing on its own. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026

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