warmth
gb/wˈɔɹmθ/ us/wˈɔɹmθ/
A2
English
~ 1900
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A2
state
1
moderate heat or high temperature
The feeling or quality of being warm, not cold.
Usage pattern:
the warmth of [something]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'warmth' with 'heat'. 'Heat' can mean very high temperature, while 'warmth' usually means a pleasant, moderate temperature.
Synonyms
heat (A more general term for high temperature, which can also refer to extreme temperatures.)
Antonyms
cold (Refers to a low temperature, the opposite of warmth.)
Collocations
warmth of the sun
|gentle warmth
|retain warmth
|radiate warmth
Themes
daily life
|weather
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The warmth of the sun felt good on her face.
- He wrapped himself in a blanket to keep in the warmth.
- The fire provided much-needed warmth during the night.
Learner examples
- I enjoy the warmth of the sun.
- The blanket gives me warmth.
- The fire brings warmth to the room.
Noun
B1
property
2
friendliness and kindness
A friendly and kind way of feeling or acting toward someone.
Usage pattern:
warmth toward [someone]
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'warmth' here with physical heat, but in this sense it describes emotional qualities.
Synonyms
friendliness (A direct synonym, though less emotionally rich than 'warmth'.)
Antonyms
coldness (Lack of friendliness or affection.)
Collocations
warmth of her smile
|show warmth
|express warmth
|genuine warmth
Themes
emotions
|social
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- She greeted us with warmth and sincerity.
- His speech was filled with warmth and compassion.
- You could feel the warmth in his voice.
Learner examples
- She spoke with warmth to the children.
- His smile showed warmth.
- I feel warmth from my friends.
Grammar
Dictionary form
warmth
IPA
GB/wˈɔɹmθ/
US/wˈɔɹmθ/
Syllables & stress
warmth (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (warmth)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: warmth
- Plural: warmth
Word family
Expressions
radiate warmth
1/ɹˈeɪdiˌeɪt wˈɔɹmθ/
fixed phrase
give off friendliness or heat
To seem to give out friendliness or physical heat.
Examples
- She radiates warmth and kindness wherever she goes.
- The fireplace radiated warmth throughout the cabin.
retain warmth
1/ɹɪtˈeɪn wˈɔɹmθ/
fixed phrase
keep heat inside something
To keep heat from leaving a place or object.
Examples
- These jackets are designed to retain warmth.
- The thick walls help the house retain warmth in winter.
warmth of character
1/wˈɔɹmθ əv kˈɛɹɪktɚ/
fixed phrase
kind and friendly nature
A way of talking about someone's kind and friendly personality.
Examples
- Her warmth of character made everyone feel at ease.
- He is respected not just for his skills but for his warmth of character.