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

Which is why, even against one of the SEC’s worst team and with no warmth on anyone’s seat in Gainesville, there’s a prove-it vibe to what will come Saturday. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026

With a silhouette that hugs your thighs before lightly flaring at the ankles, this pants fit offers warmth, modesty, and elegance. — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2026

And what about Stephen, a man better known for his droning demagoguery than his warmth? — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 8 Oct. 2026

The latest outlook shows that parts of the planet will experience very unusual warmth in December. — Jamie Ross, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 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