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

Subtle Japandi touches and an abundance of natural textures lend warmth to the otherwise minimalist spaces. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 May 2026

Layer textures, vintage pieces, and soft lighting to create warmth and depth. —Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 30 May 2026

All are gelatin-silver prints, a format that adds to the shock and the warmth of the flash lighting. —Hilton Als, New Yorker, 30 May 2026

Tomato plants love warmth and sunshine, but sometimes extreme heat is too much for them. —Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 30 May 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