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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As warmly received as Fernandez was by old friends at Ball Arena, Malone’s competitiveness has rubbed off on him. Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2025 In the years following its accession into the World Trade Organization, China was warmly welcomed into global markets, with countries eager to benefit from its manufacturing prowess and seemingly limitless appetite for foreign investment. Jude Blanchette, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025 That's why the note Jason, living with his family in New York, received from his neighbor was so warmly received. Jack Beresford, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025 Instead, Parkinson’s players talk warmly about the open dialogue that exists alongside those infamous half-time rockets. Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 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 20 Jan. 2025.

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