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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But plans to spend those nine-digit awards aren't all warmly received. Arielle Zionts, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026 Dress warmly for predawn temperatures and test your optics before the most dramatic stages begin. Jamie Carter, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026 There are no special parking spots, so your best advice is to dress not just in green but warmly, arrive early and look on side streets. Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2026 After a whole season exploring the pains of being an illegitimate child and fears of pregnancy, Sophie and Benedict are now free to have children that would be welcomed warmly into society. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 Feb. 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 7 Mar. 2026.

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