warmth
noun
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
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.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
Your natural warmth helps people stay engaged without needing to force enthusiasm.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
The alcohol is well integrated, offering warmth and grip without harshness, while the finishing casks lend a glycerin-like texture that makes the whiskey feel dense and layered.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Its position between northern and southern Europe offers the advantage of soaring mountains that protect vines from cold air masses and rain from the north, while a series of valleys that usher in maritime air currents from Lake Garda and the Mediterranean bring in warmth and humidity.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 24 May 2026
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“Warmth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warmth. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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warmth
noun1
: 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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