B1nounemotionsrelationships
US/wɔːrmθ/
UK/wɔːmθ/
the pleasant feeling of being warm, or a kind and friendly way of treating people
In context
We sat close to the fire to enjoy its warmth on the cold night.
Everyone remembers her for the warmth she showed to new colleagues.
The warmth of the sun made us feel sleepy on the beach.
Words that go with warmth
noun + preposition
- the warmth of the sunShe lay back and felt the warmth of the sun on her face.
- warmth of feelingThere was real warmth of feeling between the two families.
adjective + noun
- human warmthThe film lacks human warmth, even if it looks beautiful.
verb + preposition
- greet someone with warmthShe greeted every guest with warmth and a big smile.
verb + noun
- radiate warmthThe old stove radiated warmth through the whole kitchen.
- lack warmthHis reply was polite but lacked warmth.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I like the warm of this room.Correct: I like the warmth of this room.