warmly

adverb

warm·​ly ˈwȯrm-lē How to pronounce warmly (audio)
1
: in a manner characterized or accompanied by warmth of emotion
greeted us warmly
2
: in a manner that causes or maintains warmth
dressed warmly

Examples of warmly in a Sentence

The new official was warmly applauded. It's cold out, so be sure to dress warmly.
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Would such demands be warmly received by all those within the dressing room? Mark Carey, New York Times, 10 May 2025 Clarkson, a longtime fan and vocal supporter of the series, welcomed Romeo warmly, building on the show’s tradition of celebrating its stars. Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 May 2025 Eli doesn’t flinch at their graphic vulgarity but smiles warmly and appreciatively, as only John Goodman can smile. Scott Tobias, Vulture, 5 May 2025 The billboards aren’t being warmly received by all Floridians. Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for warmly

Word History

First Known Use

1529, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of warmly was in 1529

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“Warmly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warmly. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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