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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But the tease of warmth will only make the extreme cold that follows feel more intense. Mary Gilbert, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025 Winds from the south resume and bring back the warmth, and a slight chance of showers. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025 Wear them under skirts, dresses, and even pants to add an extra layer of warmth to your look. Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2025 Malta is known for the warmth of its people, as noted in the Book of Apostles when St. Paul was said to have been shipwrecked off the island coast in 60CE and found a welcoming community of locals. Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for warmth 

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of warmth was in the 13th century

Cite this Entry

“Warmth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warmth. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

warmth

noun
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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