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

With warmth and sincerity, Obama (née Robinson) details her childhood growing up in Chicago’s South Side, the pressures that came with attending Princeton University and later Harvard Law School, and finding her voice as a young lawyer. —Shannon Carlin, TIME, 15 July 2024

Incorporating the personable warmth she was known for in real life, Duvall shared such wonderful chemistry with her costars. —Rendy Jones, EW.com, 12 July 2024

There's also a small wood-burning stove nearby for warmth. —Adam Williams, New Atlas, 12 July 2024

Zamora used wood contact paper on his white countertops to add warmth and character to his kitchen. —Madeline Bilis, Architectural Digest, 12 July 2024

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