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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 Yet again, three tropical cyclones are spining out in the eastern Pacific Ocean, boosted by El Nino's extra warmth and favorable atmosphere. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026 Just as toasty is her brown lip color, which adds warmth to her cooler-leaning eye makeup. — Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Sep. 2026 Lume hasn't cut out the warmth or luxury it's known for in order to achieve those weight savings, either. — New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026 An understated mix of blue and yellow tones brings warmth to the room without overpowering it. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 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
  • The Dropkick Murphys build intensity through repetition, allowing the track to accelerate without losing its rawness.
    — Brittney Williams, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026
  • That's awesome but then again college sports are in my opinion better then the professional level mainly because of the intensity of the crowd .
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of intensity
Noun
  • Finish with a highlighter wand to bring a bit of glow to the tops of your cheekbones, and swipe on a bit of gloss.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Light takes on an ethereal glow and colors blend into murky browns and blacks.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of glow
Noun
  • Gemini May 21 – June 20 A creative idea may attract more enthusiasm than practical support.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Thomas said Aries energy is associated with momentum, enthusiasm and passion and could inspire people to pursue new directions or goals.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of enthusiasm
Noun
  • Chiefs second-year wide receiver Jalen Royals has rarely shown emotion.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The Three Hidden Purchase Drivers Your Buyer Feels Behind every trigger is an emotion.
    — Laiba Tariq, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of emotion
Noun
  • In the early 1960s, California real estate developer Joseph Eichler took his passion for modernist architecture to San Francisco, working with the architect Claude Oakland to design 104 single-family homes in the city’s Diamond Heights neighborhood.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026
  • For Royal, the seven-year-old girl who first fell in love with the guitar could hardly have imagined where that passion would take her.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of passion
Noun
  • Future systems could potentially convert their energy directly into electricity, without using heat to make steam and power a turbine.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
  • So they were all gathered in the trap room under the stage, which was surprisingly warm because heating ducts ran beneath it and heat rises.
    — Tom Drury, Harpers Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026
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“Warmth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warmth. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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