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

Sharing so much screen time with Meester gave the two actresses space to build a relationship that felt both dramatic and real, shifting from icy tension to surprising warmth. —Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026

These layers and features work together to pull heat away from the body, regulate temperature throughout the night and promote constant airflow rather than trapping warmth. —Alora Bopray, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026

It’s snug for two, but undeniably cozy—with a familiarity and warmth that sets it apart from a standard hotel stay. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026

Berating foreign leaders who complained about his tariffs, continuing with threats to take over Greenland and accusing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer of cowardice are just a few examples that don’t create feelings of warmth, friendship and respect. —Tom Jurkowsky, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 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