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Word warmth
WordType (noun)
Phonetic BrE / wɔːmθ / NAmE / wɔːrmθ /
Example
  • 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.
  • they were touched by the warmth of the welcome.
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warmth

(noun)BrE / wɔːmθ / NAmE / wɔːrmθ /
  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.
  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

    • 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.
    • She seems to be a person without human warmth.
    • 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.
    • a person who radiates warmth and kindness
    • the comforting warmth of her bed
    • the gentle warmth of the autumn sun
    • warmth from the radiator
    • He led the children into the warmth and safety of the house.
    • Her warmth and kindness made her universally liked.
Copyright This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

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