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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While the idea of a mass transfer of Palestinians was once an idea of Israel’s most radical ultranationalist fringe, Netanyahu has warmly embraced it since it was floated by Trump. Josef Federman, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025 In the engagement photos, the couple are both wearing coordinating white outfits and warmly embracing one another. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 14 Feb. 2025 President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi may have warmly embraced during Modi’s visit to the White House, but the two countries remain far apart on trade on the same day Trump announced reciprocal tariffs would start in April. Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Feb. 2025 At this time of year, aurora-chasers are recommended to dress up warmly, in layers, to fend off the night chill. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for warmly 

Word History

First Known Use

1529, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 22 Feb. 2025.

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