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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That film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival in June 2025, was very warmly received and began rolling out in select theaters at the end of February 2026.
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Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
Although its decisions have not been received warmly by the industry, there are indications, according to industry observers, that PURA has recently shown a greater willingness than in the past to listen to utility concerns on rate issues.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Strictly follow FreddieMac rate movements News last week that FreddieMac, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, had mortgage interest rates listed under 6% for the first time in years was greeted warmly by borrowers.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
And the United States will now have several friends and allies in that region, including a country of 92 million people who, just as Germany and Japan did, are gonna feel pretty warmly about what happened.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2026
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Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
Although its decisions have not been received warmly by the industry, there are indications, according to industry observers, that PURA has recently shown a greater willingness than in the past to listen to utility concerns on rate issues.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Strictly follow FreddieMac rate movements News last week that FreddieMac, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, had mortgage interest rates listed under 6% for the first time in years was greeted warmly by borrowers.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
And the United States will now have several friends and allies in that region, including a country of 92 million people who, just as Germany and Japan did, are gonna feel pretty warmly about what happened.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for warmly
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“Warmly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warmly. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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