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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The spotlight was left to shine a little more warmly on Lucas Perri. Beren Cross, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026 An ongoing exhibit of Foster + Partners’ renderings and models for the new wing have been warmly received by museum visitors. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026 The situation is deeply embarrassing for Starmer, who welcomed Abd el-Fattah’s arrival in Britain so warmly. Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025 Members of the royal families in Europe have mastered the art of sticking to the royal dress code while also dressing warmly for the winter. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for warmly

Word History

First Known Use

1529, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 6 Jan. 2026.

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