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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024warmth /wɔrmθ/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable]- the quality or state of being warm or being able to cause a warm feeling.
- enthusiasm;
intensity. - the quality of being intimate, friendly, or caring.
- an effect of brightness and cheer achieved by the use of such colors as red and yellow.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024warmth (wôrmth),USA pronunciation n. - 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. - the quality of being intimate and attached:All children need warmth and affection from their families.
- 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.
- Middle English wermth. See warm, -th1 1125–75
warmth′less, adj. warmth′less•ness, n. - 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged heat, fire, spirit, vigor.
- 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged tenderness, kindness, affection.
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