warmth Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the sensation caused by heat energy
    heat.
  2. noun a warmhearted feeling
    warmheartedness.
  3. noun the quality of having a moderate degree of heat
    warmness.
    • an agreeable warmth in the house
  4. noun the trait of being intensely emotional
    heat; passion.
  5. noun a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love
    affectionateness; lovingness; fondness.

WordNet


Warmth noun
Definitions
  1. The quality or state of being warm; gentle heat; as, the warmth of the sun; the warmth of the blood; vital warmth.
    Here kindly warmth their mounting juice ferments. Addison.
  2. A state of lively and excited interest; zeal; ardor; fervor; passion; enthusiasm; earnestness; as, the warmth of love or piety; he replied with much warmth. "Spiritual warmth, and holy fires." Jer. Taylor.
    That warmth . . . which agrees with Christian zeal. Sprat.
  3. (Paint.) The glowing effect which arises from the use of warm colors; hence, any similar appearance or effect in a painting, or work of color. Syn. -- Zeal; ardor; fervor; fervency; heat; glow; earnestness; cordiality; animation; eagerness; excitement; vehemence.

Webster 1913