newly

new·ly

adv \ˈnü-lē, ˈnyü-\

Definition of NEWLY

1

: lately, recently <a newly married couple> <newly affluent>

2

: anew, afresh <newly painted>

Examples of NEWLY

1. They are a newly married couple.
2. That is a newly acquired habit.
3. Here is where we keep the newly arrived merchandise.
4. The room is newly painted.

First Known Use of NEWLY

before 12th century

Related to NEWLY

Synonyms: freshly, just, late, lately, new, now, only, recently, of late

Antonyms: anciently

Related Words: latterly

Near Antonyms: ago, before, earlier, early, erstwhile, formerly, previously; heretofore, hitherto

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Rhymes with NEWLY

bluely, coolie, coolly, coulee, ghoulie, muley, ruly, stoolie, Thule, truly, tule