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

And the always-welcome Steenburgen brings relaxed warmth to her role. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026

But then our son stumbles into the room and burrows between us, his warmth radiating right alongside my light. — Literary Hub, 20 July 2026

Beachner says the maximalism resurgence is also evident in homeowner or designer implementation of vintage pieces that add warmth, memory, and a sense of place, and bold animal prints and rich textures. — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 20 July 2026

Adding burnt orange introduces warmth while polished gold accessories keep everything grounded. — Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 20 July 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