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

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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