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.
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