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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Meanwhile, Athie finds warmth in Olivier’s detachment, ably using his deep voice for a stilted delivery that makes this wayward man feel quite at home bonding with a single chair.
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Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 8 Feb. 2025
This week’s warmth has hustled them along toward breaking buds.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2025
At the same time, questions are growing about the pace and intensity of global warming to date after January came in record hot, following extreme and as-yet not fully explained warmth during the past two years.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Ken’s warmth and generosity touched the lives of all who knew him.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 8 Feb. 2025
This week’s warmth has hustled them along toward breaking buds.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2025
At the same time, questions are growing about the pace and intensity of global warming to date after January came in record hot, following extreme and as-yet not fully explained warmth during the past two years.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Ken’s warmth and generosity touched the lives of all who knew him.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Warmth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warmth. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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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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