warmly

adverb

Definition of warmlynext
as in fanatically

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Recent Examples of warmly Ascherson’s sympathy for Scottish nationalism, however, has not always been warmly received, even by a generation of Scottish writers who view him with something approaching devotion. — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2026 The industry received the announcement of Ackermann in September, after Hawkings’s defenestration in July, warmly and with an exhale—the legacy of Tom Ford, one of fashion’s most prolific contemporary designers, appeared secure. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026 Die Spitz’s all-girl metal was met warmly, so much so that singer ​​Eleanor Livingston jumped into the crowd to join the revelers. — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2026 That afternoon, the president, inside the exposition’s ornate Temple of Music, greeted members of the public, shaking hands and warmly inviting them to explore the fair. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for warmly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warmly
  1. fanatically
  2. rabidly
  3. excitedly
  4. enthusiastically
  5. zealously
  6. eagerly
  7. avidly
Adverb
  • But Anthony Fauci is a near-perfect example of the modern public health profession, someone who believes fanatically in his own infallibility.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
  • The children playing Lamia and Saeed had no training as actors, yet both are fanatically precise, effortlessly expressive, and pensively deep-hearted.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
Definition of fanatically
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  • In front of a rabidly hostile, pro-ECW crowd at the Hammerstein Ballroom, RVD defeated Cena to win his first and only WWE Championship.
    — Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Definition of rabidly
Adverb
  • My younger cousin wound up skating at his house a few times and excitedly asked if we were related to him.
    — Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Just weeks before her death, Parton was still talking excitedly about being there herself.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of excitedly
Adverb
  • On the recording, Martinez enthusiastically endorsed the plan, telling the other three that Raman had complained about the possibility of a redrawn district.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Several female jurors nodded enthusiastically as the judge read them the instructions.
    — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of enthusiastically
Adverb
  • Some people like old-world charm and zealously seek to preserve it.
    — Kathleen Parker, Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Lawyers do not merely promise to represent clients zealously.
    — Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of zealously
Adverb
  • But others have eagerly welcomed the organization to the state.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Klima is most eagerly awaiting MPO's work to map elements and minerals in the planet's surface.
    — Meghan Bartels, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of eagerly
Adverb
  • Americans fighting overseas followed the trial avidly on the radio.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The couple were deeply involved in literary circles, collected books avidly, read voraciously as well as penning various works.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Definition of avidly

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“Warmly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warmly. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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