warmth : Dictionary / Wörterbuch (BEOLINGUS, TU Chemnitz)

English Dictionary: warmth	by the DICT Development Group
2 results for warmth
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
warmth n the sensation caused by heat energy Synonym(s): heat, warmth a warmhearted feeling Synonym(s): warmheartedness, warmth the quality of having a moderate degree of heat; "an agreeable warmth in the house" Synonym(s): warmth, warmness the trait of being intensely emotional Synonym(s): heat, warmth, passion a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love Synonym(s): affectionateness, fondness, lovingness, warmth
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Warmth \Warmth\, n. 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. [bd]Spiritual warmth, and holy fires.[b8] --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.