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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 The plague took his wife and children, and all that remains is a hut, the animal that shares it through the winter for warmth, and the daily toll of survival. — Jp Mangalindan, Time, 11 Sep. 2026 Pisces February 19 – March 20 A little fun could restore warmth to an important connection. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 That same desire for warmth and color is fueling a vintage tavern lighting trend. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2026 February 19 – March 20 A little fun could restore warmth to an important connection. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 Sep. 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
  • From increasing the intensity of wildfire seasons to worsening natural disasters, climate change is far from a distant future.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2026
  • But as the leaves begin to change color, so does the intensity that comes with September baseball.
    — Jesús Cano, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of intensity
Noun
  • It’s perfectly designed for sipping cocktails under the warm glow of the hotel's signature red canvas awnings and people-watching as Paris’s most chic inhabitants walk by.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Gonzalez’s Instagram portfolio features a collection of similar skin-first looks, each with its own distinctive glow; the artist often favors radiant complexions over matte finishes.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of glow
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  • The convention -- part rally, part fundraiser -- comes as Republicans try to boost enthusiasm heading into the final stretch before Election Day.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The move was sure to spark criticism that the president was paying Americans to vote Republican as the party struggles to match Democrats’ enthusiasm and faces a challenging midterm outlook.
    — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of enthusiasm
Noun
  • An advanced ovarian cancer diagnosis can turn life upside down — often bringing a flood of new terms, decisions and emotions all at once.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 9 Sep. 2026
  • During a previous appearance on the Off the Vine podcast, Thurston revealed her complex emotions about not being able to carry a child after her breast cancer diagnosis.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of emotion
Noun
  • Her passion, determination and single-minded focus had completed the deal.
    — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The pallid grayness of Mike Eley’s cinematography is probably supposed to mimic the finality of HIV/AIDS taking hold, but there’s no passion aesthetically to counterbalance what becomes absolute misery onscreen to watch.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of passion
Noun
  • The reactor would produce substantial heat that engineers must remove from the vehicle.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Almost every fan inside the 72,000-capacity Arrowhead Stadium who braved the extreme heat went home happy after the team outclassed Denver 31-10.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
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“Warmth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warmth. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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