warmth
gb/wˈɔɹmθ/ us/wˈɔɹmθ/
A2
Anglais
~ 1900
Sens
0 sens
Nom
A2
state
1
moderate heat or high temperature
The feeling or quality of being warm, not cold.
Schéma d’usage :
the warmth of [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'warmth' with 'heat'. 'Heat' can mean very high temperature, while 'warmth' usually means a pleasant, moderate temperature.
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.)
Collocations
warmth of the sun
|gentle warmth
|retain warmth
|radiate warmth
Thèmes
daily life
|weather
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I enjoy the warmth of the sun.
- The blanket gives me warmth.
- The fire brings warmth to the room.
Nom
B1
property
2
friendliness and kindness
A friendly and kind way of feeling or acting toward someone.
Schéma d’usage :
warmth toward [someone]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse 'warmth' here with physical heat, but in this sense it describes emotional qualities.
Synonymes
friendliness (A direct synonym, though less emotionally rich than 'warmth'.)
Antonymes
coldness (Lack of friendliness or affection.)
Collocations
warmth of her smile
|show warmth
|express warmth
|genuine warmth
Thèmes
emotions
|social
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- She greeted us with warmth and sincerity.
- His speech was filled with warmth and compassion.
- You could feel the warmth in his voice.
Exemples pédagogiques
- She spoke with warmth to the children.
- His smile showed warmth.
- I feel warmth from my friends.
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.