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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Biden smiled warmly during the exchange, though the words shared were not audible. Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025 Also, dress warmly when walking outside in cold weather to avoid frostbite and other dangers of cold exposure. Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025 Residents should limit their time outside and dress warmly, making sure to cover their head, face and mouth with a knit hat or scarf, protect their hands with mittens or gloves, wear several layers of loose-fitting clothes and put on water-resistant shoes or boots. Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025 Of course, dress warmly and in multiple layers — like an onion, NPR's Life Kit recommends. Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 17 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 2025.

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