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 of warmth

• warmness
• glow

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

Whereas the intimate, snapshot-style images call us to bask in the anachronistic warmth of the analog, the profane photographs beckon toward the messy pleasures of the body. —Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026

Service Genuine warmth emanates from the staff, creating an atmosphere that puts guests at ease. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026

Brown tones pick up on the earthy, natural effect of green and provide additional warmth. —Jana Ackermann, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2026

That said, with the warmth will come several chances of rain through the week ahead. —Grant Gilmore, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

12th 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