warmth

noun

ˈwȯrm(p)th How to pronounce warmth (audio)
Definition of warmthnext
1
as in warmness
the quality or state of being moderate in temperature the cozy warmth of the inn's parlor was a welcome relief from the wintry weather outside

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2
as in intensity
depth of feeling I was surprised by the warmth of the greeting

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Recent Examples of warmth Europe bets on unseasonable warmth Peter Taylor, head of commodity desk strategy at Macquarie, said Europe is essentially betting on a warm winter, a stance tied to the El Niño climate event. — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026 There’s warmth here too—soft Egyptian cotton sheets, fluffy robes, and all the perks of a hotel without actually being one. — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026 His presence was transformative; Stewart made the goofiest, most easily disregarded TV franchise for nerds and nobodies into a work full of warmth and gravitas. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026 Its floral pattern blends hues like terracotta, light olive green, and warm beige for a seasonal color scheme with plenty of warmth for an inviting dining room. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for warmth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warmth
  1. warmness
  2. intensity
  3. glow
  4. enthusiasm
  5. emotion
  6. passion
  7. heat
Noun
  • There was always a warmness, there was always a laughter, there was always a family feel.
    — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Even the language used in the show reflects the warmness of the local language.
    — Keyaira Boone, Essence, 13 Nov. 2025
Definition of warmness
Noun
  • For a while, the music hangs there, pieces echoing each other with increasing intensity.
    — Vanessa Ague, Pitchfork, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The 13-inch Neo is designed to handle low-intensity productivity tasks, browsing, streaming, and AI features for students, families, and first-time Mac buyers.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of intensity
Noun
  • The good times, the less than good times, the confusing times are all here, burnished with a warm glow of friendship.
    — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
  • On cloudless days, sunlight bathes the upper levels, giving the wood flourishes a warm glow.
    — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of glow
Noun
  • Jean Dorneval, a former Haiti defense minister, said while there is public enthusiasm and support among Haitians for Bukele’s troops, the government needs to provide answers.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Her enthusiasm for the Mexican tradition came from her oldest sister, who frequently dubbed it her favorite holiday.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of enthusiasm
Noun
  • Their second record is somewhat sleeker—no song surpasses five minutes—but packs considerable emotion into these tighter forms.
    — Marissa Lorusso, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026
  • There’s no doubt that Landseer’s paintings of dogs acting out very human emotions and scenarios appear kitschy to twenty-first-century tastes.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of emotion
Noun
  • Indulging that passion and effectively passing it along to Peloton’s members has proven to be the elixir Gentry was missing.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • There is something beautiful about being in a room full of people who share the same passion but bring completely different perspectives.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of passion
Noun
  • Multiple modules can sit aboard a single barge to deliver up to 600 MWe of constant electricity and high-temperature industrial heat.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Over that period, the Maillard reaction causes sugars and amino acids to react under heat, which gradually turns the cloves dark.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
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