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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Just before Thursday’s taping Pence and Emanual met outside the greenroom, and each greeted each other warmly, quickly asking each other questions about their kids before anything else, while kidding with each other about a long unpaid bet. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025 The company warmly invites clients to witness the process firsthand, a symphony of specialized skills that begins long before final assembly. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025 The devastation of the earthquake is still shocking, but even showing up unannounced, a local family warmly welcomes us into their home for tea, fat discs of warm bread, apricots, and soft j’ben cheese. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025 After a chilly summer courtship, Governor Kathy Hochul, a hypercautious moderate, warmly endorsed him. Eric Lach, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 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 14 Oct. 2025.

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