warmth
gb/wˈɔɹmθ/ us/wˈɔɹmθ/
A2
Anglais
~ 1900
meleg, melegség, kedvesség, szívélyesség
NOM
A2
1
Schéma d’usage :
the warmth of [something]
The warmth of the sun felt good on her face.
A nap melege jólesett az arcának.
He wrapped himself in a blanket to keep in the warmth.
Betakarózott, hogy bent tartsa a meleget.
The fire provided much-needed warmth during the night.
Exemples pédagogiques
I enjoy the warmth of the sun.
Élvezem a nap melegét.
The blanket gives me warmth.
A takaró meleget ad.
The fire brings warmth to the room.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'warmth' with 'heat'. 'Heat' can mean very high temperature, while 'warmth' usually means a pleasant, moderate temperature.
Sens
moderate heat or high temperature
Collocations
warmth of the sun
|gentle warmth
|retain warmth
|radiate warmth
Synonymes
heat (A more general term for high temperature, which can also refer to extreme temperatures.)
Antonymes
cold (Refers to a low temperature, the opposite of warmth.)
Thèmes
daily life
|weather
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Définition
The feeling or quality of being warm, not cold.
A moderate degree of heat or a state of being warm in temperature.
NOM
B1
2
Schéma d’usage :
warmth toward [someone]
She greeted us with warmth and sincerity.
Melegséggel és őszinteséggel üdvözölt minket.
His speech was filled with warmth and compassion.
A beszéde tele volt melegséggel és együttérzéssel.
You could feel the warmth in his voice.
Exemples pédagogiques
She spoke with warmth to the children.
Melegséggel szólt a gyerekekhez.
His smile showed warmth.
A mosolya melegséget sugárzott.
I feel warmth from my friends.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse 'warmth' here with physical heat, but in this sense it describes emotional qualities.
Sens
friendliness and kindness
Collocations
warmth of her smile
|show warmth
|express warmth
|genuine warmth
Synonymes
friendliness (A direct synonym, though less emotionally rich than 'warmth'.)
Antonymes
coldness (Lack of friendliness or affection.)
Thèmes
emotions
|social
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Définition
A friendly and kind way of feeling or acting toward someone.
A quality of kindness, affection, and friendliness in someone's behavior or feelings.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
warmth
API
GB/wˈɔɹmθ/
US/wˈɔɹmθ/
Syllabes et accentuation
warmth (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (warmth)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: warmth
- Plural: warmth
Famille de mots
Expressions
radiate warmth
1/ɹˈeɪdiˌeɪt wˈɔɹmθ/
fixed phrase
give off friendliness or heat
To seem to give out friendliness or physical heat.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- Her warmth of character made everyone feel at ease.
- He is respected not just for his skills but for his warmth of character.