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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Williams, who worked steadily as a model following her time on the show, says that the actual fashion industry wasn't warmly receptive to ANTM alums throughout the aughts. EW.com, 29 July 2025 Remember to dress warmly, use bug spray, bring snacks, and take breaks from watching the sky every 30 minutes. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025 Hoste first announced the new, limited-time wedding package on Instagram in June, and the news was warmly received on the platform. Bailey Richards, People.com, 15 July 2025 So its warmly received return at the Goodman Theatre on Monday night felt very much like a well-fitting pair of Miss Celie’s pants. Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 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 9 Aug. 2025.

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