warmth
/wɔ:mθ/
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A grandmother wraps a shawl around her shoulders, enjoying the warmth of the fireplace.
Definition
Noun 1. A moderate degree of heat; the state or sensation of being warm. - This refers to a comfortable level of heat, not extreme cold or high temperature. 2. Friendliness, kindness, or affection in one's feelings or manner. - This refers to a quality of emotional kindness, care, or enthusiasm. 3. Intensity of emotion, especially anger or excitement. - This refers to a strong, passionate feeling.
Examples of Usage
- Referring to physical heat:
- The warmth of the sun felt good on her skin.
- We huddled together for warmth during the cold night.
- The room had a pleasant warmth from the fireplace.
- Referring to emotional kindness:
- She greeted us with genuine warmth and a smile.
- His voice was full of warmth when he spoke about his family.
- The letter was written with great warmth and affection.
- Referring to intensity of emotion:
- He argued his point with surprising warmth. (Here, it can imply passion or slight anger.)
- The warmth of her enthusiasm was contagious.
Advanced Usage
- "In the warmth of": Used to describe being surrounded by a positive feeling or atmosphere.
- They celebrated their success in the warmth of good company.
- "To exude warmth": To radiate or show kindness and friendliness clearly.
- A good host should exude warmth to make guests feel welcome.
Variants and Related Words
- Warm (adjective/verb): The base form. As an adjective, it describes moderate heat or kindness. As a verb, it means to make or become warm.
- a warm blanket; a warm welcome; to warm up the soup.
- Warmly (adverb): In a warm manner.
- She was warmly dressed. He thanked us warmly.
- Warm-hearted (adjective): Having a kind and sympathetic nature.
- He is known as a warm-hearted and generous man.
Synonyms
- For heat: heat, cosiness, lukewarmness.
- For kindness: friendliness, affection, cordiality, geniality, kindness.
- For intensity of emotion: passion, fervor, ardor, vehemence.
Antonyms
- For heat: cold, coldness, chill, coolness.
- For kindness: coldness, unfriendliness, hostility, indifference.
Idioms and Common Phrases
- "To give a warm welcome": To greet someone very kindly and enthusiastically.
- The team gave the new manager a very warm welcome.
- "Warm and fuzzy feeling": (Informal) A feeling of comfort, happiness, or sentimental affection.
- That movie always gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling.
A grandmother wraps a shawl around her shoulders, enjoying the warmth of the fireplace.
Noun
- a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love
- the trait of being intensely emotional
- the quality of having a moderate degree of heat
- an agreeable warmth in the house
- a warmhearted feeling
- the sensation caused by heat energy