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.
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Syn. -- Zeal; ardor; fervor; fervency; heat; glow; earnestness; cordiality; animation; eagerness; excitement; vehemence.
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Fernald has no entry of its own for warmth; he lists it under enthusiasm.
He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.