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.
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Jafar also returned and was warmly greeted by locals in Tehran. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025 With a smile and clear conviction, greet your son warmly and invite him to begin his day with a calming exercise. Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025 For instance, his administration went from warmly embracing India to denouncing it nearly overnight. Richard Fontaine, Foreign Affairs, 27 Oct. 2025 Kelly always warmly invites them to stay for dinner after film or their workout. Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025 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 9 Nov. 2025.

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