warmth

noun

ˈwȯrm(p)th 

1

: the quality or state of being warm in temperature

2

: the quality or state of being warm in feeling

a child needing human warmth and family life

3

: a glowing effect produced by the use of warm colors

Synonyms

• lukewarmness
• tepidity
• tepidness
• warmness

Examples of warmth in a Sentence

I could feel the warmth of the fireplace.

She enjoyed the warmth of their praise.

They possessed a graciousness and warmth that put their guests at ease.

Recent Examples on the Web

Our menu’s deepest depth is more about tint, color warmth and sound balance. —Scott Kramer, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025

In turn, the film presents the trio as the three versions of womanhood: Pinky’s youth and naivete, Millie’s seductive ambition, and Willie’s maternal homemaker warmth. —Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 3 Mar. 2025

Symptoms of a scorpion sting include pain reaching levels of intense, numbness and tingling, swelling and warmth. —Greg Wehner, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025

The king's staff remember Trump's last visit with fondness and got on with the president's team, Newsweek has been told, and there is no doubt sincerity in the king's warmth. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

warmth

noun

ˈwȯ(ə)rm(p)th 

1

: the quality or state of being warm in temperature

2

a

: the quality or state of being warm in feeling

enjoyed the warmth of their praise

b

: a glowing effect produced by the use of warm colors