warmth Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun the sensation caused by heat energy
heat.
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noun a warmhearted feeling
warmheartedness.
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noun the quality of having a moderate degree of heat
warmness.
- an agreeable warmth in the house
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noun the trait of being intensely emotional
heat; passion.
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noun a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love
affectionateness; lovingness; fondness.
WordNet
Warmth noun
Definitions
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The quality or state of being warm; gentle heat; as, the warmth of the sun; thewarmth of the blood; vitalwarmth .Here kindly warmth their mounting juice ferments. Addison.
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A state of lively and excited interest; zeal; ardor; fervor; passion; enthusiasm; earnestness; "Spiritual warmth, and holy fires." Jer. Taylor.as, the warmth of love or piety; he replied with muchwarmth .That warmth . . . which agrees with Christian zeal. Sprat.
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(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.