warmly

adverb

warm·​ly ˈwȯrm-lē How to pronounce warmly (audio)
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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Still, the dance festival world has warmly welcomed him, and Pilz-Hayot says the team received many show offers after the 2024 Coachella debut. Katie Bain, Billboard, 4 June 2025 The show was warmly welcomed by viewers after fulfilling a long-standing demand for coming-of-age TV shows centered around young Black women. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 June 2025 Lucky Day Whiskey Bar lives up to the potable half of its name with warmly illuminated bottles that stretch from bar to ceiling. David Allan, CNN Money, 31 May 2025 The movie of the same name, built around the music featured on the full-length, hasn’t been quite as warmly welcomed. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for warmly

Word History

First Known Use

1529, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 10 Jun. 2025.

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