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.
Recent Examples on the Web
She’s greeted warmly by Cardinal Lawrence (Bill Nighy), her old mentor, but not so much by the nuns, including the forbidding Sister Silva (Sonia Braga).
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Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2024
While Dickie, a novice and untalented painter, receives Tom warmly, his girlfriend, Marge (Dakota Fanning), is immediately suspicious of her beau’s supposed acquaintance.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024
Gantz went anyway and was warmly greeted by senior U.S. officials, including the secretaries of Defense and State.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
Fiennes greeted me warmly in Liverpool, eager to talk about the production, which originated with a reading Godwin arranged early in 2020, at the actor’s behest; the pandemic slowed the play’s trajectory.
—Peter Marks, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
Vail organized a White House Concert where the band, including Brian Wilson, was warmly greeted by President Reagan in 1983.
—Joe Rubin, Sacramento Bee, 27 Mar. 2024
With a tender, custard center and warmly spiced flavors, sweet potato pie is a particular holiday favorite.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2024
At the bar on Livernois Avenue, formerly owned by Mayor Young, the party was greeted warmly by the mayor’s brother, Charles, and given a slab of ribs.
—Bill McGraw, Detroit Free Press, 17 Mar. 2024
Only a few years ago, plenty of citizens of the United Arab Emirates were willing to speak warmly about their country’s budding ties with Israel.
—Vivian Nereim, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2024
Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2024
While Dickie, a novice and untalented painter, receives Tom warmly, his girlfriend, Marge (Dakota Fanning), is immediately suspicious of her beau’s supposed acquaintance.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024
Gantz went anyway and was warmly greeted by senior U.S. officials, including the secretaries of Defense and State.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
Fiennes greeted me warmly in Liverpool, eager to talk about the production, which originated with a reading Godwin arranged early in 2020, at the actor’s behest; the pandemic slowed the play’s trajectory.
—Peter Marks, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
Vail organized a White House Concert where the band, including Brian Wilson, was warmly greeted by President Reagan in 1983.
—Joe Rubin, Sacramento Bee, 27 Mar. 2024
With a tender, custard center and warmly spiced flavors, sweet potato pie is a particular holiday favorite.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2024
At the bar on Livernois Avenue, formerly owned by Mayor Young, the party was greeted warmly by the mayor’s brother, Charles, and given a slab of ribs.
—Bill McGraw, Detroit Free Press, 17 Mar. 2024
Only a few years ago, plenty of citizens of the United Arab Emirates were willing to speak warmly about their country’s budding ties with Israel.
—Vivian Nereim, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2024
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“Warmly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warmly. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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