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warmth
[ wawrmth ]
noun
- the quality or state of being warm; moderate or gentle heat.
- the sensation of moderate heat.
- liveliness of feelings, emotions, or sympathies; ardor or fervor; enthusiasm or zeal:
She spoke her mind with great warmth. There was warmth in his greeting and in his handshake.
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- the quality of being intimate and attached:
All children need warmth and affection from their families.
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- an effect of brightness, cheerfulness, coziness, etc., achieved by the use of warm colors:
The room has warmth since it was redecorated.
- the means or ability to produce a sensation of heat:
a jacket with little warmth.
- slight anger or irritation:
Her denial betrayed some warmth.
warmth
/ ɔːθ /
noun
- the state, quality, or sensation of being warm
- intensity of emotion
he denied the accusation with some warmth
- affection or cordiality
Other 51Թ Forms
- ɲٳl adjective
- ɲٳl·ness noun
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
Covered in coal dust and away from the warmth of the sun, the two are often indistinguishable from one another.
“Chamberlain is an agreeable, attractive young actor with great warmth; he’s an ideal foil for the expert Massey, one of the finest actors of our time.”
April arrives next week and it looks set to bring a burst of spring warmth.
“If you like the warmth, it’ll be nice for the next couple days,” Lewis said.
Punters on the River Cam in Cambridge enjoyed the warmth on Thursday.
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