WARMTHS

Noun

warmths

plural of warmth

Source: Wiktionary


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. "Spiritual warmth, and holy fires." Jer. Taylor. That warmth . . . which agrees with Christian zeal. Sprat.

3. (Paint.)

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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