warmth
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Definition of warmth
4 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included
noun
- (countable, uncountable)A moderate degree of heat; the sensation of being warm.
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noun
- (countable, uncountable)A moderate degree of heat; the sensation of being warm.
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(countable, uncountable)Friendliness, kindness or affection.
“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.”
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(countable, uncountable)Fervor, intensity of emotion or expression.
“"You don't know him—don't pronounce an opinion upon him," I said with warmth.”
- (countable, uncountable)The effect of using mostly red and yellow hues.
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Etymology
From Middle English warmth, warmeth, wermþe, from Old English *wiermþu (“warmth”), from Proto-West Germanic *warmiþu (“warmness; warmth”), corresponding to warm + -th (abstract nominal suffix). Cognate with Saterland Frisian Waarmte (“warmth”), West Frisian waarmte (“warmth”), Dutch warmte (“warmth”), German Low German Warmte, Warmt (“warmth”).
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