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.) 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.
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.) 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.