warmth
Synonyms
ardor
glow
fervor
zeal
heat
excitement
intensity
earnestness
cordiality
animation
eagerness
vehemence
geniality
sincerity
passion
irascibility
emotion
life
Antonyms
frigidity
frost
congelation
iciness
coldness
calmness
coolness
indifference
torpidity
insensitiveness
apathy
slowness
ungeniality
insincerity
passionlessness
hypocrisy
good-temper
death
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.