Engelsk

warmth

gb/wˈɔɹmθ/ us/wˈɔɹmθ/
A2 Engelsk
~ 1900
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Substantiv A2 state
1

moderate heat or high temperature

The feeling or quality of being warm, not cold.

Bruksmønster: the warmth of [something]
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse 'warmth' with 'heat'. 'Heat' can mean very high temperature, while 'warmth' usually means a pleasant, moderate temperature.
Synonymer
heat (A more general term for high temperature, which can also refer to extreme temperatures.)
Antonymer
cold (Refers to a low temperature, the opposite of warmth.)
Ordkombinasjoner
warmth of the sun |gentle warmth |retain warmth |radiate warmth
Temaer
daily life |weather |nature |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • I enjoy the warmth of the sun.
  • The blanket gives me warmth.
  • The fire brings warmth to the room.
Substantiv B1 property
2

friendliness and kindness

A friendly and kind way of feeling or acting toward someone.

Bruksmønster: warmth toward [someone]
Vanlig feil:
Learners may confuse 'warmth' here with physical heat, but in this sense it describes emotional qualities.
Synonymer
friendliness (A direct synonym, though less emotionally rich than 'warmth'.)
Antonymer
coldness (Lack of friendliness or affection.)
Ordkombinasjoner
warmth of her smile |show warmth |express warmth |genuine warmth
Temaer
emotions |social |relationships |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • She greeted us with warmth and sincerity.
  • His speech was filled with warmth and compassion.
  • You could feel the warmth in his voice.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • She spoke with warmth to the children.
  • His smile showed warmth.
  • I feel warmth from my friends.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
warmth
IPA
GB/wˈɔɹmθ/
US/wˈɔɹmθ/
Stavelser og trykk
warmth (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (warmth)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
  • Base: warmth
  • Plural: warmth
Ordfamilie
Core family
warm adjective A1 warmly adverb B1
Negative and opposite forms
cold adjective A1 coldness noun cool adjective A2
Uttrykk

radiate warmth

1
/ɹˈeɪdiˌeɪt wˈɔɹmθ/
fixed phrase

give off friendliness or heat

To seem to give out friendliness or physical heat.

Eksempler
  • 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.

Eksempler
  • 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.

Eksempler
  • Her warmth of character made everyone feel at ease.
  • He is respected not just for his skills but for his warmth of character.

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