warmth — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A moderate degree of heat; the sensation of being warm.

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2. Friendliness, kindness or affection.

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   Included in the crowd of more than 10,000 was a gay contingent of over 100. A large banner proclaiming "Gay American Revolution" beckoned other gay marchers to join the contingent. Several participants said that they were pleased with the noticeable warmth of the other demonstrators toward the gay people.

3. Fervor, intensity of emotion or expression.

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   "You don't know him—don't pronounce an opinion upon him," I said with warmth.

4. The effect of using mostly red and yellow hues.

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Noun

1. the sensation caused by heat energy

   Synonyms

   heat

   Broader terms

   temperature

2. a warmhearted feeling

   Synonyms

   warmheartedness

   Broader terms

   lovingnesscaring

3. the quality of having a moderate degree of heat

   Synonyms

   warmness

   Broader terms

   hotnessheathigh temperature

   Examples

   an agreeable warmth in the house

4. the trait of being intensely emotional

   Synonyms

   heatpassion

   Broader terms

   emotionalityemotionalism

5. a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love

   Synonyms

   affectionatenessfondnesslovingness

   Broader terms

   emotionalityemotionalism