warmth

pronunciation

How to pronounce warmth in British English: UK [wɔːmθ] word uk audio image

How to pronounce warmth in American English: US [wɔːrmθ] word us audio image

Noun:

the sensation caused by heat energy
a warmhearted feeling
the quality of having a moderate degree of heat
intense passion or emotion
a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love

Word Origin

warmth (n.): late 12c., wearmth, Proto-Germanic *warmitho- (cognates: Middle Low German wermede, Dutch warmte), from *warmo- (see warm (adj.); also see -th (2)).

Synonym

n.

tightness closeness familiarity intimacy

n.

sincerity heartiness receptiveness sympathy cordiality openheartedness love hospitality tenderness warmheartedness compassion geniality understanding friendliness amiableness affection

n.

vexation anger irritation annoyance

n.

fervor ardor ebullience zeal passion vehemence warm-bloodedness intensity fervidity enthusiasm

Example

1. They come here to roost in the relative warmth .

2. Close friends have little need of formal professions of warmth .

3. Autumn leaves add color and warmth to home decorating .

4. Warmth is an emotion that many men are uncomfortable with .

5. I enjoy the warmth of spain .

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