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Definitions for: Warmth [n] a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love
[n] intense passion or emotion
[n] the quality of having a moderate degree of heat; "an agreeable warmth in the house"
[n] the sensation caused by heat energy
[n] a warmhearted feeling
Webster (1913) Definition: Warmth, n.
1. The quality or state of being warm; gentle heat; as, the
warmth of the sun; the warmth of the blood; vital warmth.
Here kindly warmth their mounting juice ferments.
--Addison.
2. A state of lively and excited interest; zeal; ardor;
fervor; passion; enthusiasm; earnestness; as, the warmth
of love or piety; he replied with much warmth. ``Spiritual
warmth, and holy fires.'' --Jer. Taylor.
That warmth . . . which agrees with Christian zeal.
--Sprat.
3. (Paint.) The glowing effect which arises from the use of
warm colors; hence, any similar appearance or effect in a
painting, or work of color.
Syn: Zeal; ardor; fervor; fervency; heat; glow; earnestness;
cordiality; animation; eagerness; excitement; vehemence.
Synonyms: affectionateness, fondness, heat, heat, lovingness, passion, warmheartedness, warmness
See Also: caring, emotionalism, emotionality, high temperature, hotness, lovingness, lukewarmness, temperature, tenderness, tepidity, tepidness, uxoriousness
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