warmth

Everyday

1. Warmth is the state of being warm, a gentle heat: the warmth of the fire. tree →
2. Warmth is friendly, kind feeling towards people: She greeted us with warmth. tree →

In the lessons

In science, warmth is heat energy; clothes and fur keep warmth in by trapping air (insulation). In everyday life: wear layers for warmth in winter. In stories, warmth often shows kindness, love or safety at home. Phrases: for warmth, the warmth of the sun, with warmth.

Examples

• The cat lay in the warmth of the sun. tree →
• Wear a hat for warmth. tree →
• We huddled together for warmth. tree →
• Blankets trap warmth. tree →
• Her smile was full of warmth. tree →
• The warmth of the fire made us sleepy. tree →
• Penguins stand close for warmth. tree →
• Our teacher spoke with warmth and kindness. tree →
• As the warmth increased, the Snow Man decreased. tree →

Note

Uncountable: no plural, not «a warmth». Spelled warm + th. Adjective: warm. Trap: a blanket does not make heat, it keeps your own warmth in.

In Jewish tradition

It means the heat of living bodies. Ecclesiastes uses it to show that people need each other.

Interpretation. It is read as a lesson that partners and friends help and comfort one another.

Examples

• Again, if two lie together, then they have warmth; but how can one be warm alone? (Writings ECC.4.11, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Uncountable: no plural, not «a warmth». Spelled warm + th. Adjective: warm. Trap: a blanket does not make heat, it keeps your own warmth in.