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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—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 9 June 2026
In the photo, the pair smiled warmly, with Watts leaning her head on Crudup's shoulder and his arm resting behind her.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 June 2026
At the end of the movie, as Perry quite literally climbed up onto the stage for a Q&A, Trudeau warmly smiled and joined the audience for a standing ovation.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 9 June 2026
In the photo, the pair smiled warmly, with Watts leaning her head on Crudup's shoulder and his arm resting behind her.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Several neighbors greeted each other warmly as seats filled in The Rhapsody, traditionally used as a wedding venue.
—Ilana Arougheti
june 4, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for warmly
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“Warmly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warmly. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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