warmly

adverb

warm·​ly ˈwȯrm-lē How to pronounce warmly (audio)
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.
Recent Examples on the Web In stark contrast, Monday’s donor call featured President Biden himself unexpectedly engaging in unscripted Q&A, greeting longtime friends warmly while tackling difficult questions head-on. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 9 July 2024 Whether the diners were famous actors or athletes and ate quietly without being bothered, business types cutting deals or just devoted locals who loved the restaurant’s comforting traditional atmosphere, they were always greeted warmly by Pernetti, who could greet guests in seven languages. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 9 July 2024 Criminal-justice reformers in Pennsylvania still speak warmly of Fetterman. Benjamin Wallace-Wells, The New Yorker, 24 June 2024 Reached by phone on Friday, Gould reflected warmly on his work with Sutherland. Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for warmly 

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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 26 Jul. 2024.

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