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Definition of warmth noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

warmth

noun
 
/wɔːmθ/
 
/wɔːrmθ/
[uncountable]
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  1. the state or quality of being warm, rather than hot or cold
    • She felt the warmth of his arms around her.
    • The animals huddled together for warmth.
    • He led the child into the warmth and safety of the house.
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    • Browns and golds add warmth to a room.
    • He moved closer to the pleasant warmth of the fire.
    • Insulation will help retain the house's warmth.
    • She could feel the warmth of the child's hand in her own.
    • She sat by the fire and felt the warmth spread through her body.
    • They found the children huddled together for warmth.
    • This clothing maintains your body warmth.
    • We lay on the beach, basking in the warmth of the hot sun.
    • the comforting warmth of her bed
    • the gentle warmth of the autumn sun
    • warmth from the radiator
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    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • comfortable
    • comforting
    • delicious
    verb + warmth
    • feel
    • bask in
    • enjoy
    warmth + verb
    • radiate
    • spread
    preposition
    • for warmth
    • warmth from
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  2. the state or quality of being enthusiastic and/or friendly
    • They were touched by the warmth of the welcome.
    • His expression lacked warmth or encouragement.
    • The area is famous for the warmth and hospitality of its people.
    Extra Examples
    • Her warmth and kindness made her universally liked.
    • a person who radiates warmth and kindness
    • She seems to be a person without human warmth.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • great
    • genuine
    • real
    verb + warmth
    • bring
    • convey
    • exude
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