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 Layer textures, vintage pieces, and soft lighting to create warmth and depth. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 14 July 2026 The combination of strong July sunshine and increasing warmth will make conditions potentially dangerous for prolonged outdoor activity during the afternoon and early evening hours. — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 13 July 2026 Once removed from the stove, the heavy pot retains its warmth, keeping the marshmallow mixture soft and easy to stir, rather than firming up quickly once the cereal is added. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 13 July 2026 The first is Aizu, in northerly Tohoku — old highways, samurai history and quiet rural warmth, with mountain villages along routes once walked by samurai and everyday travelers. — David Hochman, Forbes.com, 11 July 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
  • No player approaching 40 can press or attack with the same intensity throughout the whole match.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • That combination helped the Dream return to their identity and intensity for all four quarters.
    — Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of intensity
Noun
  • My ideal formula combines humectants that draw in moisture, emollients that smooth the skin, and just enough light-reflecting ingredients to leave behind a healthy glow.
    — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Perhaps overlooked at the time, though — in the glow of Yzerman’s return — is that a general manager’s influence is strongest earlier in the draft.
    — Max Bultman, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Definition of glow
Noun
  • For all the enthusiasm around Telemundo, its World Cup broadcasts aren’t without critics.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • DeepSeek could reportedly file for an IPO as soon as this year, joining its rivals in capitalizing on investor enthusiasm for low-cost Chinese AI.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of enthusiasm
Noun
  • Those juxtaposing results, and the opposing emotions that came with them, are a reminder of why Cristobal stresses that his team avoids the external talk around his team.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • The roar of relief, joy, pride and everything that came out of the lungs of these Argentinian fans encapsulated more emotion than can be put into words.
    — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Definition of emotion
Noun
  • For those truly struggling with the emotional toll of the game, consider taking a page from Argentina, a country whose love of soccer is perhaps only rivaled by its passion for psychoanalysis.
    — Caitlin Stephen Hu, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Others demonstrate a star’s deep passion for agriculture or oenology.
    — Emily Saladino, Washington Post, 17 July 2026
Definition of passion
Noun
  • Lobster that needs little more than heat, butter, garlic, and confidence.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • People should stay indoors as much as possible to avoid the extreme heat, especially as smoke moves in, said Tyler Hasenstein, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
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“Warmth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warmth. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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