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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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However, charter school advocates greeted the models warmly. Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 3 Dec. 2025 With Kiffin departing, Ole Miss has already named his successor, promoting defensive coordinator Pete Golding to permanent head coach—a move that has been warmly embraced by the players. Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2025 When weather allows, spend some time outdoors each day in nature; this could mean a wintry walk or hike, or even a picnic at the park (just be sure to dress warmly). Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 25 Nov. 2025 Dress warmly, as the train may take longer than expected to roll through each community. Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 22 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for warmly

Word History

First Known Use

1529, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 Dec. 2025.

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