warmth

noun

\ ˈwȯrm(p)th

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Definition of warmth

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

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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.

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Even those without exposure to Chinese assets will feel the warmth. — Mike Bird, WSJ, "How the World Economy Became a China Property Play," 11 Apr. 2019 Half of that is getting hair to very pale blonde, and the other half is toning, a process that involves adjusting the coolness or warmth of hair prior to applying dye. — Karina Hoshikawa, Allure, "I Just Got Gray Highlights, and Now I Love My Hair More Than Ever," 10 Apr. 2019 The comet's green glow is due to cyanide and carbon molecules becoming ionized by the warmth of the sun. — Temi Adebowale, Popular Mechanics, "Look Up! You Might Be Able to See a Green Comet Tonight," 7 Aug. 2018 These puffer jackets are filled with responsibly sourced goose down and made with a water-repellent fabric and engineered to provide warmth down to minus-20°F. — Amy Hou, Glamour, "This Puffer Jacket Is a 'Fashion Coat' That Actually Keeps You Warm," 5 Nov. 2018 And while it's not made with shearling—which has become extremely popular as of late—the wool fabric brings a similar warmth and texture to achieve incredible comfort. — Danielle Tullo, House Beautiful, "This Chair Is Like A Giant Fuzzy Sweater You Can Sit On," 2 Nov. 2018 Underneath, a thin layer of synthetic insulation provides warmth, while a peached-fleece bottom layer provides blissful next-to-skin comfort. — Emily Reed, Outside Online, "Score 25% Off the North Face's Mountain Sweatshirt," 23 May 2018 But on the day of the event — a get-together inspired by the Sierra Nevada campouts of chef Ethan Mantle’s youth — blue skies and a summery warmth prevailed. — Leilani Marie Labong, San Francisco Chronicle, "Start a tradition with a Bodega beach clambake," 11 May 2018 Mr Kim displayed a warmth that was notably at odds with his record of threats and provocations. — The Economist, "Can the euphoria of the Korean summit last?," 27 Apr. 2018

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More Definitions for warmth

warmth

noun

English Language Learners Definition of warmth

: the quality or state of being warm in temperature

: the quality or state of being kind or friendly

See the full definition for warmth in the English Language Learners Dictionary

warmth

noun

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Kids Definition of warmth

1 : gentle heat

2 : strong feeling

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