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

• 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

Hospitality, for us, is a reflection of our values—warmth, generosity, and community. —Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025

Science backs this up: Simple expressions of warmth can lower stress hormones for both giver and receiver. —Belal Aftab, Mercury News, 13 July 2025

Wood flooring, found here and throughout much of the home, adds a feeling a warmth. —James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 13 July 2025

Enticingly, some of that warmth even reflected back onto me. —Charlotte Runcie july 10, Literary Hub, 10 July 2025

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