warmth

[wawrmth]

noun

1. the quality or state of being warm; moderate or gentle heat.

2. the sensation of moderate heat.

3. liveliness of feelings, emotions, or sympathies; ardor or fervor; enthusiasm or zeal.

   She spoke her mind with great warmth. There was warmth in his greeting and in his handshake.

   Synonyms: vigor, spirit, fire, heat

4. the quality of being intimate and attached.

   All children need warmth and affection from their families.

   Synonyms: affection, kindness, tenderness

5. an effect of brightness, cheerfulness, coziness, etc., achieved by the use of warm colors.

   The room has warmth since it was redecorated.

6. the means or ability to produce a sensation of heat.

   a jacket with little warmth.

7. slight anger or irritation.

   Her denial betrayed some warmth.

warmth

/ wɔːmθ /

noun

1. the state, quality, or sensation of being warm

2. intensity of emotion

   he denied the accusation with some warmth

3. affection or cordiality

Other Word Forms

• warmthless adjective
• warmthlessness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of warmth¹

First recorded in 1125–75, warmth is from the Middle English word wermth. See warm, -th ¹

Example Sentences

As Timothy, an old acting school buddy of the Clooney-esque Kelly, Crudup brings a mercurial intensity to a pivotal early scene that begins with warmth and ends in rage.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s so much space and texture and warmth.

From Salon

White and I are sitting in the sun outside his hotel, basking in the warmth the day after a steady rain.

From Los Angeles Times

“Their warmth, kindness, and passion for the game left an impact on everyone who had the privilege of knowing them.”

From Los Angeles Times

"It will mean more people suffering the cold and going without food or warmth as we head into the winter," he said.

From BBC

Related Words

• affection 
• compassion 
• enthusiasm 
• fervor 
• glow 
• hospitality 
• kindness 
• passion 
• spirit