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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Lately, there has been respect from LeBron, who warmly greeted Riley three weeks ago after Riley’s statue was unveiled at the Lakers’ arena, then speaking fondly at that night’s game of Riley’s contributions to his career.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
The hosts warmly greeted our party on each visit and quickly whisked us to our table.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
The property feels deeply rooted in Highlands, North Carolina, yet manages to create its own intimate world behind stone walls and warmly lit hallways.
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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.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
The hosts warmly greeted our party on each visit and quickly whisked us to our table.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
The property feels deeply rooted in Highlands, North Carolina, yet manages to create its own intimate world behind stone walls and warmly lit hallways.
—Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
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.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 11 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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