falsewarmth
nounUK /ˌfɔːlsˈwɔːmθ/
US /ˌfɔːlsˈwɔːrmθ/
A warm feeling that is not real or true.
The friendly smile gave her a falsewarmth that made her feel uneasy.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A pleasant but misleading sense of comfort or safety.
The falsewarmth of the old house hid its many dangers.
3. Artificial heat that does not truly warm a person.
The heater's falsewarmth faded as soon as the wind blew.
4. A show of affection that is not genuine.
His falsewarmth fooled no one at the party.