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

The Gobi and Masterpiece jackets is a balance of warmth and mobility, while the Cloud jacket and Anya puffer provide lightweight options for active lifestyles. —Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025

Tropical plants, like peace lilies and bamboo palms, prefer warmth and humidity, while succulents, like aloe vera, thrive in drier environments. —Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2025

She will be remembered for her imaginative spirit, her pioneering role in supernatural fiction, and her generosity, warmth and heart, both on and off the page. —Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025

The warmth between the three leads is believable and although the tendency to have Lane, Bomer and Graham break into choreographed song and dance routines for episodic climaxes quickly feels lazy, a cold open homage to Chicago produced my biggest laugh of the 10-episode season. —Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 27 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