ˈwȯ(ə)rm(p)th, ˈwȯ(ə)m- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English wermth; akin to Middle High German wermede warmth, Old English wearm warm — more at warm
1. : the quality or state of being warm in temperature : gentle heat
the warmth of the sun
a snug, cosy warmth enveloped him — O.E.Rölvaag
2. : the quality or state of being warm in feeling : emotional intensity (as passion, enthusiasm, irritation, anger, or love)
the warmth of his reception
in the warmth of debate
3. : a glowing effect such as is produced by the use of warm colors