warmth

noun

ˈwȯrm(p)th How to pronounce warmth (audio)
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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

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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.
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Crystal is the rare talent who always has been able to dispense the warmth of laughter and then immediately unplug the flow of treacle. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 What saunas may offer women PT and lymphatic drainage expert Sonia Rose told Women’s Health that warmth has long been a female comfort ritual. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026 Adam has a vulnerability and warmth that immediately drew me to him, but there’s also something unpredictable underneath – a quiet strength that feels completely right for Hákon. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026 Sims suggested women tolerate warmth better and can benefit from sauna sessions that trigger heat shock protein responses. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for warmth

Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of warmth was in the 12th century

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warmth

noun
ˈwȯ(ə)rm(p)th How to pronounce warmth (audio)
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

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