Warmth, n.
n. 1. The state or quality of being warm; the condition of being warm; gentle heat; as, the warmth of the sun, or of blood; vital warmth. Here kindly warmth their mounting juice ferments. Addison.
- A state of lively and excited interest; zeal; ardor; fervor; as, the warmth of love, or of piety.
- Earnestness; eagerness; intensity; passion; enthusiasm. “Spiritual warmth.” Bp. Taylor. “That warmth and affection which agrees with Christian zeal.” Sprat.
- (Paint.) The glowing effect which arises from the use of warm colors, and also from the use of transparent colors, in the process of glazing.
Syn.—Zeal; ardor; fervor; fervency; heat; glow; earnestness; cordiality; animation; eagerness; excitement; vehemence.