warmly

adverb warm·ly \ ˈwȯrm-lē \

Updated on: 22 Apr 2018

Definition of warmly

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

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Examples of warmly in a Sentence

The new official was warmly applauded.
It's cold out, so be sure to dress warmly.

Recent Examples of warmly from the Web

Colon, among those busted in the Biogenesis scandal, was welcomed back warmly by the A’s.

— San Francisco Chronicle, "Lovable Bartolo Colon gets a pass, unlike other PED users," 17 Apr. 2018
The reception including refreshments is free, and the public is warmly invited.

— Courant Community, "Community News For The Valley Edition," 17 Apr. 2018
Décor: Upscale while being welcoming, the dining rooms are warmly furnished and include cozy booth seating for intimate dinners and spacious table seating for large parties.

— jane donahue, Naperville Sun, "Pete Miller's brings steaks, jazz to south Naperville," 9 Apr. 2018
But Trump regards Pruitt warmly, and -- for now -- has continued to back him.

— new york times, cleveland.com, "Chief of staff advised a resistant Trump to fire EPA Chief Scott Pruitt," 7 Apr. 2018
In many places he has been welcomed warmly, but not all.

— Washington Post, "AP Explains: Brazil elections if ex-Prez da Silva is jailed," 6 Apr. 2018
Holguin and Hernandez work in the kitchen while Bianco warmly greets a curious passer-by.

— dominic armato, azcentral, "Bianco, Tacos Chiwas team could be opening one of Phoenix's best new restaurants," 3 Apr. 2018
Many ideas to increase health care coverage for Americans have been greeted warmly, including expansion of Medicaid, Medicare for All and European-style single payer systems.

— mark daly, idahostatesman, "If we let them, states might eventually solve the health care puzzle | Idaho Statesman," 28 Mar. 2018
On a recent rainy afternoon, Ferlinghetti warmly welcomed an interviewer at his second-floor apartment on a country-quiet street in North Beach.

— john mcmurtrie, San Francisco Chronicle, "Ferlinghetti speaks out at 99, his voice as vital as ever," 21 Mar. 2018

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Definition of warmly for English Language Learners

: in a very friendly way
: in a way that keeps you warm

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