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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The fact that this very adult group meets in a warmly nostalgic grade school library flawlessly designed by Todd Rosenthal only adds to the absurdity. Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024 Talbot speaks warmly and gratefully to the crowd between songs, and then the band roars into another song and the crowd invariably erupts into a fierce moshpit, often as not with one or more bandmember joining in (while still playing). Jem Aswad, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024 On a day that mixed pageantry with attention to pressing global problems, the once and future American president was warmly embraced by Macron upon arriving at the Elysee Palace. Sylvie Corbet, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024 Weather The Electric Light Parade will take place rain or shine, so be sure to dress warmly for the cool evening temperatures! Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024 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 Dec. 2024.

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