adv B1 Intermediate Uncommon

warmly

WAWM-lee

Warmly (adv) means In a way that keeps or feels warm. Example: “Dress warmly, it's freezing outside.”

adv

In a way that keeps or feels warm.

"Dress warmly, it's freezing outside."

In a friendly, affectionate manner.

"She warmly greeted every guest at the door."

"He spoke warmly of his old mentor."

How to use warmly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWith warmth — either physically (staying warm) or in manner (kindly, affectionately).

Common pairings

warmly welcomed dressed warmly speak warmly of

Word forms

warmlier comparative, more warmly comparative, warmliest superlative, most warmly superlative

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Etymology

Warm plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.

Synonyms

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warm heartily cordially

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Frequently asked questions

What does “warmly” mean?

The word “warmly” means in a way that keeps or feels warm. In plain terms, with warmth — either physically (staying warm) or in manner (kindly, affectionately).

How do you pronounce “warmly”?

“Warmly” is pronounced WAWM-lee (/ˈwɔɹmli/ in IPA).

How do you use “warmly” in a sentence?

Here is “warmly” used in a sentence: “Dress warmly, it's freezing outside.”

What part of speech is “warmly”?

“Warmly” is an adverb.

Is “warmly” a common word?

“Warmly” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

How many meanings does “warmly” have?

“Warmly” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in a way that keeps or feels warm.

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