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The quality or state of being warm; gentle heat; as, the warmth of the sun; the warmth of the blood; vital warmth.

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  1. n. The quality or state of being warm; gentle heat; as, the warmth of the sun; the warmth of the blood; vital warmth.
  2. n. A state of lively and excited interest; zeal; ardor; fervor; passion; enthusiasm; earnestness; as, the warmth of love or piety; he replied with much warmth.
  3. n. The glowing effect which arises from the use of warm colors; hence, any similar appearance or effect in a painting, or work of color.
  4. n. the sensation caused by heat energy
  5. n. a warmhearted feeling
  6. n. the quality of having a moderate degree of heat
  7. n. the trait of being intensely emotional
  8. n. a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love
  9. 1. The quality or state of being warm; gentle heat; as, the warmth of the sun; the warmth of the blood; vital warmth. Here kindly warmth their mounting juice ferments. Addison. 2. A state of lively and excited interest; zeal; ardor; fervor; passion; enthusiasm; earnestness; as, the warmth of love or piety; he replied with much warmth. "Spiritual warmth, and holy fires." Jer. Taylor. That warmth . . . which agrees with Christian zeal. Sprat. 3. (Paint.) The glowing effect which arises from the use of warm colors; hence, any similar appearance or effect in a painting, or work of color. Syn. -- Zeal; ardor; fervor; fervency; heat; glow; earnestness; cordiality; animation; eagerness; excitement; vehemence.
  10. The glowing effect which arises from the use of warm colors;hence, any similar appearance or effect in a painting, or work ofcolor.
  11. n:100 n. the quality of having a moderate degree of heat