warmth

noun

ˈwȯrm(p)th 

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

Synonyms of warmth

• warmness
• glow

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Oil Landscapes Few things add warmth and a bit of history to a space the way that an antique oil painting does, and that’s exactly why Mississippi designer Melanie Bryant searches for them. —Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 2 May 2026

The warmth of the communal setting—angular wooden tables positioned around a central core—is echoed in the soul food dishes, served in large bright ceramic dishes which once belonged to the Horiuchi family. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026

The trailing habit of this plant looks lovely up on a shelf to give the space some natural warmth and greenery. —Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026

An area rug can completely change how a room feels—adding warmth, softness, and personality from the very first step. —Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

warmth

noun

ˈwȯ(ə)rm(p)th 

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