warmly

adverb

Definition of warmlynext
as in fanatically

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Recent Examples of warmly Hampton and Ditka, Chicago Bears legends, greet one another warmly. — Dan Pompei, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 Foundations for Nations grew through community aid Mary Rose Goggles was struggling with the costs of raising her grandchildren in 2017 when Lucas knocked on her door and warmly invited her to join her new church. — Savannah Peters, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 Service is seamless and warmly hospitable, and both striking cocktails and a singular assortment of top-flight Mexican wines are sure to impress. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026 Barbera was present at Thursday night’s premiere and joined in the ovation as well as warmly embracing both directors. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 10 Sep. 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
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  • Gonzalo also grows vanilla, and Christiansen talks excitedly about the tiny melipona bee involved in its propagation and the lengths the farm goes to protect its ecosystem from pesticides.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
  • In another photo from the big game, Blue Ivy could be seen excitedly showing off her dance moves on the field.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of excitedly
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  • So far, the shows have been enthusiastically received by fans, though Larson says he’s been advised by friends who’ve been in this position to manage expectations.
    — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Roslin enthusiastically suggested, prompting a smile from Harry.
    — Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of enthusiastically
Adverb
  • Twenty years ago, as a Philadelphia Eagles training camp intern, Brett Veach zealously carried out such duties as setting up dorm beds, laminating practice scripts and carting coaches to and from fields.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Storing knives loose in a drawer and scrubbing them too zealously creates a fine network of scratches, further dulling the finish.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of zealously
Adverb
  • As the early show ended, attendees filtered out of the church as guests waiting in line eagerly anticipated their turn in the nave.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Pham’s growing following of customers, who have eagerly preordered one of the limited number of ducks, are set to begin arriving to collect their dinners in the next hour.
    — Heather Platt, Los Angeles Times, 29 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 6 Oct. 2026.

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