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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People milled around the sanctuary, greeting one another warmly. — Emma Green, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2026 Kringle parents Nick and Carol, who celebrate Christmas year-round and warmly welcome their new neighbors the Seversons, Mark (Ron Livingston) and Julie (Rachel Bilson) and their son Bobby (Jake Jewkes). — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 His March 2021 trade to the Portland Trail Blazers didn’t sever a strong connection to the Toronto fan base, which welcomed him back warmly. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 Jacobs posted video on Wednesday of Cyrus warmly greeting her backstage. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026 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 4 Nov. 2026.

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