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warmly

adverb

Definition of warmlynext
as in fanatically

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Recent Examples of warmly Ben Affleck, who is a producer on the film, made a surprise appearance at the screening and clapped warmly after the credits rolled. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026 The film’s sombre tone and subject matter likely put a damper on the Lido crowd’s reaction, but the movie was well received, with the audience rising for a standing ovation, clapping warmly for four minutes. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026 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 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
  • The crowd responded enthusiastically to the proposal, and many of the president’s supporters expressed delight at the prospect of receiving $5,000.
    — Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Kucharczyk’s and Chanen’s partners enthusiastically support their wife’s endeavors, regularly appearing in videos, often in humorous or self-deprecating scenarios.
    — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 8 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 17 Sep. 2026.

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