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Definition of warmness

warmness

/ˈwɔːɹm.nəs/
warm · ness

Adverb:warmly
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Adjective:warm
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1

The state, quality, or sensation of having a comfortably high or moderate temperature.

Example

"She wrapped her hands around the ceramic mug to feel the soothing warmness of the freshly brewed tea."


2

Kindness, enthusiasm, or genuine affection in someone's manner or attitude.

Example

"The host greeted every guest at the door with a genuine warmness that immediately put them at ease."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In standard modern English, "warmth" is vastly preferred over "warmness" for both physical temperature and emotional affection; "warmness" is grammatically valid but much rarer.

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English wearmnes, formed from the adjective wearm ('warm') and the noun-forming suffix -nes ('-ness').

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