warmth
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Middle English warmth, from Old English *wiermþu (“warmth”), corresponding to warm + -th. Cognate with West Frisian waarmte (“warmth”), Dutch warmte (“warmth”).
Pronunciation [edit]
Noun [edit]
warmth (uncountable)
- A moderate degree of heat; the sensation of being warm.
- Friendliness, kindness or affection.
- (art) The effect of using mostly red and yellow hues.
Translations [edit]
moderate heat; sensation of being warm
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