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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A little warmth will keep honesty from sounding like criticism. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 Sep. 2026 Together, these elements shape how a message feels and how an organization is perceived, allowing pace, rhythm, confidence, warmth or restraint to emerge through the experience itself. — Goran Paun, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Located in Palisades Village, the new space takes inspiration from the warmth of coastal California homes, making the space feel more like the ideal closet rather than a traditional store. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 In other words, this season is less about going darker for the sake of going darker and more about turning up the warmth. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 1 Sep. 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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