Category: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.)

Defn: 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.