warmly

adverb

warm·​ly ˈwȯrm-lē How to pronounce warmly (audio)
Synonyms of warmlynext
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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In a post-wedding interview with The Times in October 2022, Nicola spoke warmly of Harper, but according to the journalist who did the interview, the tensions with the Beckhams were already apparent then. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 28 Jan. 2026 The cheerful doorman smiles warmly and helps you with your things. Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026 Anyone exposed to frigid temperatures for too long without dressing warmly might start shivering, and then their body processes might slow down, Bhandari explained. Phil Helsel, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026 The Cheers alum regaled how his mom showed up on set of Indecent Proposal squealing like a 16-year old in her fandom of Redford, who warmly received her. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026 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. 2026.

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