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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Kelly always warmly invites them to stay for dinner after film or their workout. Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025 Romanticizing old anecdotes through illustration and packing in details, the documentarian pours his soul into Boorman’s for a possession that’s warmly and memorably religious. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025 On their way out, the man said Tony’s dad spotted him and warmly greeted him. Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025 Unfortunately, some of his comrades don’t receive him warmly. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 22 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 26 Oct. 2025.

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