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: tenderness, affection, kindness

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 Words From

• warmthless adjective
• warmthless·ness 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

Back in BP, the Calder Quartet brought exquisite warmth to the sunny, slippery melodic lines in Missy Mazzoli’s “Death Valley Junction.”

From Los Angeles Times

The irony is that the character Timmy is presented with warmth in South Park and given character depth by co-creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker.

From BBC

I used to rush in, taking on the helper role because it offered warmth and a modicum of love.

From Los Angeles Times

Studio Tour, said the firm is showcasing properties that embody “the warmth, charm and community spirit that define the season.”

From Los Angeles Times

Her Berniece is a complicated mixture of ferocity, warmth and deep-rooted pain, all anchored in her family’s past.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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