n. 1. The quality or state of being warm; gentle heat; as, the warmth of the sun; the warmth of the blood; vital warmth. [ 1913 Webster ]
Here kindly warmth their mounting juice ferments. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
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. [ 1913 Webster ]
That warmth . . . which agrees with Christian zeal. Sprat. [ 1913 Webster ]
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. [ 1913 Webster ]
Syn. -- Zeal; ardor; fervor; fervency; heat; glow; earnestness; cordiality; animation; eagerness; excitement; vehemence. [ 1913 Webster ]