01 n. The quality or state of being warm; gentle heat; as, the warmth of the sun; the warmth of the blood; vital warmth.
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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.
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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.“That warmth . . . which agrees with Christian zeal.” — Sprat.
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The glowing effect which arises from the use of warm colors; hence, any similar appearance or effect in a painting, or work of color.(Paint.)
Syn.
Zeal; ardor; fervor; fervency; heat; glow; earnestness; cordiality; animation; eagerness; excitement; vehemence.