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Warmth — Warmth, n. 1. The quality or state of being warm; gentle heat; as, the warmth of the sun; the warmth of the blood; vital warmth. [1913 Webster] Here kindly warmth their mounting juice ferments. Addison. [1913 Webster] 2. A state of lively and… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
warmth — [wo:mθ US wo:rmθ] n [U] [Date: 1100 1200; Origin: warm] 1.) the heat something produces, or when you feel warm warmth of ▪ the warmth of the summer sun for warmth ▪ The children huddled closely together for warmth. 2.) friendliness and happiness… … Dictionary of contemporary English
warmth — [ wɔrmθ ] noun uncount ** 1. ) the feeling of heat: During the day, the sun provides warmth in the house. We sat near the warmth of the fire. 2. ) a kind and friendly quality in someone or something: The warmth of her voice made him feel less… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
warmth — warmth; warmth·less; warmth·less·ness; … English syllables
warmth — index affection Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
warmth — late 12c., wearmth, P.Gmc. *warmitho (Cf. M.L.G. wermede, Du. warmte), from *warmo (see WARM (Cf. warm) (adj.)) … Etymology dictionary
warmth — ► NOUN 1) the quality, state, or sensation of being warm. 2) enthusiasm, affection, or kindness. 3) intensity of emotion … English terms dictionary
warmth — [wôrmth] n. [ME wermthe: see WARM & TH1] 1. a) the state or quality of having, giving off, or keeping in a moderate degree of heat b) the degree of heat in a substance, esp. when it is moderate; mild heat 2 … English World dictionary
warmth — noun 1 a fairly high temperature ADJECTIVE ▪ comfortable, comforting, delicious, enveloping, glowing, pleasant ▪ the comforting warmth of her bed ▪ … Collocations dictionary
warmth — [[t]wɔ͟ː(r)mθ[/t]] 1) N UNCOUNT The warmth of something is the heat that it has or produces. She went further into the room, drawn by the warmth of the fire... June had brought with it the first of the summer warmth. Ant: cold 2) N UNCOUNT The… … English dictionary
warmth — warmthless, adj. warmthlessness, n. /wawrmth/, n. 1. the quality or state of being warm; moderate or gentle heat. 2. the sensation of moderate heat. 3. liveliness of feelings, emotions, or sympathies; ardor or fervor; enthusiasm or zeal: She… … Universalium
