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
  • The researchers also demonstrated that the chip could measure information contained in phase relationships that intensity-only measurements would miss.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
  • But as the music builds in intensity, the blues and bebop references in Lyons’ playing get swept up in a wave of interlocking patterns.
    — Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of intensity
Noun
  • Step inside the glassy tower and the mood softens instantly; warm wood panelling, geometric latticework and ikebana arrangements nod to traditional craftsmanship; lantern-like lighting casts a gentle glow across stone floors and neutral textiles.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The glow of many Turners has dwindled, thanks to unstable pigments, but here is an immaculate exception.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of glow
Noun
  • Jim warned Wednesday that Wall Street's enthusiasm following the midterm elections could prove short-lived.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • But Paxton and Abbott both lost, suggesting Musk's money wasn't enough to overcome a wave of enthusiasm that saw Democrats capture every statewide office in Texas.
    — Katie McQue, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of enthusiasm
Noun
  • The cover art for The Holy Cross Tigers is awash in burgundy, a more ambiguous shade that’s indicative of the oppositional emotions stewing within.
    — Stuart Berman, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026
  • This makes no technical sense, but we’re meant to ride the wave of catharsis and emotion here, not to ask pesky questions about how exactly a clockwork mechanism from 1939 is reprogramming bleeding-edge nanotech from 2026.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of emotion
Noun
  • Evans's passion for golf and the Masters Tournament led them to incorporate elements from Augusta's clubhouse design.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • His passion for fashion eventually led him to work with some of the most illustrious clientele, with Jackie Kennedy and Twiggy just being a few.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of passion
Noun
  • After the release mechanism activates, the polymer hinges use heat to unfold the solar panels.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Carbon dioxide is the number one driver of climate change, but methane is a much more powerful planet-heating gas in the short term — trapping roughly 80 times more heat over a 20-year time frame.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of heat

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