noun

warmth

warmth, friendliness, kindness

I love the warmth of the sun.

I love the warmth of the sun.

She was grateful for the warmth of his welcome.

She was grateful for the warmth of his welcome.

((the warmth of sth.)) the quality of being warm I love the warmth of the sun.

((warmth)) kindness or affection She showed great warmth towards the children.

Synonyms: heat, friendliness; Antonyms: coldness, hostility

From Old English 'wearm' (warm) plus the suffix '-th', which forms abstract nouns.

Think of a warm hug, which has both physical and emotional 'warmth'.

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