warmly

adverb

Definition of warmlynext
as in fanatically

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Recent Examples of warmly Herzog’s decision was warmly received by some in Israel, where Azaria’s case had been taken up by the political right. — Tamir Sorek, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026 They are warmly welcomed by a progressive rural community, but their traditional and religious ways are increasingly scrutinized until their children are seized by the state. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warmly embraced plumber Yaniv Hayoun shortly after the passengers arrived in Tel Aviv late Wednesday. — Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026 This masala chai is unapologetically gingery, warmly spiced with cinnamon and cardamom, and just sweet enough from maple syrup. — Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 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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  • Teammates excitedly jumped off the bench, then hesitated when Thiero’s right knee appeared to buckle awkwardly under him.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of excitedly
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  • This was proven true in Rio, where young cinephiles lined up outside festival venues, enthusiastically discussing upcoming screenings while scrolling their Letterboxd accounts.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Officials in Tehran cheered images of Iran’s delegation being enthusiastically received by member states at the September meetings of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the non-Western BRICS consortium.
    — Narges Bajoghli, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 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
  • The result was an instant cult object—rare, hard to acquire, and eagerly collected.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The Falcons’ star tight end stretched his right arm high above his head as his feet eagerly bounced off the Caesars Superdome turf.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 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 18 Oct. 2026.

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