How to Use warmly in a Sentence

warmly

adverb
  • It's cold out, so be sure to dress warmly.
  • The new official was warmly applauded.
  • Then and now, changes to the program were not met warmly.
    Simmone Shah, Time, 19 Jan. 2023
  • The front windows are opaque, but the counter inside is warmly lit.
    Michael McGough, Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2024
  • In Alderney, the plans should have been even more warmly received.
    Rebecca Panovka, Harper's Magazine, 9 Feb. 2024
  • The church is warmly colored with bright murals around the altar.
    Carine Hajjar, WSJ, 21 Dec. 2022
  • But as president, Biden landed in Riyadh in 2022 and warmly fist-bumped the young crown prince.
    Byvivienne Walt, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2023
  • He’s greeted warmly by Ms. Woody, the Camp Hill councilor.
    Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 June 2023
  • The Princess of Wales was spotted chatting with the pair, with Craig warmly greeting her and holding her hand in his.
    Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 19 July 2023
  • Pugh warmly kneels to speak with her and pose for a picture together.
    Michael Ordoña, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2023
  • The song opens with a stirring piano melody as her voice arrives warmly.
    Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2023
  • The off-white frame warmly contrasts the five wooden shelves, but the straight sides give it a slight contemporary edge.
    Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2022
  • The pinwheels come swimming in a creamy, warmly spiced tomato gravy thickened with cashew and heavy cream.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2023
  • Williams, throughout our chat, ends up talking openly and warmly, not guarded, and in the end, gives me a hug once we’re done.
    Essence, 1 Nov. 2023
  • The duchess is seen standing between Moore and a friend, hugging them warmly and smiling at the camera.
    Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Nov. 2022
  • On Sunday, a line for eggs on the Upper West Side was full of locals who greeted the seller warmly.
    Dodai Stewart, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2023
  • Choose a quote that warmly reminds you of the season and create or purchase art that showcases the phrase.
    Shelby Deering, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
  • The composer’s other score this year is felt much more keenly — and, in a surprise to her, warmly.
    Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 16 Nov. 2022
  • Walking out with their heads held high, the friends clasp hands for a brief instant while looking warmly at each other.
    Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Back in 1991, in the spring, Albanians were warmly welcomed refugees.
    Han Zhang, The New Yorker, 26 Dec. 2023
  • During the goodbye section of the episode, the happy couple wasn't afraid to show PDA as Jost warmly wrapped his arm around the actress' shoulder.
    Maria Pasquini, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2022
  • The film was received warmly, with a polite, though short, standing ovation.
    Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Aug. 2023
  • When the videos are introduced, there’s no guarantee that they will be warmly received by a judge.
    Karen Zraick, New York Times, 23 June 2023
  • Both are seen smiling in the photo, with Jolie warmly wrapping her arms around her daughter and the other student.
    Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 Oct. 2022
  • Farther down the avenue, a group of Bangladeshi immigrants were greeted warmly by the marching fans.
    Jack Nicas, New York Times, 18 Dec. 2022
  • Both were dressed warmly against the chilly, wet weather, with the 28-year-old supermodel in a long black coat and pants, gray knit beanie and dark sunglasses.
    Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 20 Oct. 2023
  • One modifiable way to protect yourself from the cold is to dress warmly.
    Time, 15 Nov. 2022
  • But at the Emmy Awards a day later, the actors were all smiles while warmly embracing each other.
    Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2024
  • We were always greeted warmly by the Wong family, and returned to school with plenty of great food!
    Chris Morris, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Jan. 2023
  • Chicago never tired of seeing him, and the crowd greeted Rose warmly Friday.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 16 Dec. 2022

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