warmth
noun
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
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.
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
Any book that centers love, friendship, dependence, entwinement, with humor, grace, sadness, pathos, that has such immense warmth and care at the core, is the best kind of book to me.
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The system keeps the soak at a perfect 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38°C) – the ideal warmth for relaxation – and slightly lowers the temperature during the rinse cycle for a gentle refresh.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Some of the most pristine places on Earth attract not just people seeking beauty, but animals searching for food, safety—or, in the case of Blue Spring State Park in Central Florida, warmth.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
Any book that centers love, friendship, dependence, entwinement, with humor, grace, sadness, pathos, that has such immense warmth and care at the core, is the best kind of book to me.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
The system keeps the soak at a perfect 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38°C) – the ideal warmth for relaxation – and slightly lowers the temperature during the rinse cycle for a gentle refresh.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Some of the most pristine places on Earth attract not just people seeking beauty, but animals searching for food, safety—or, in the case of Blue Spring State Park in Central Florida, warmth.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for warmth
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“Warmth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warmth. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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warmth
noun1
: 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
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