Word Adverb
warmly
adv.
manner
B1 Intermediate US /ˈwɔɹmɫi/ UK /wˈɔːmli/ warm·ly
Definition
adv.in a friendly and kind way. You use this to describe how someone speaks, smiles, or treats others to make them feel welcome.
adv.in a manner characterised by affection, kindness, or cordiality. Often describes communicative actions such as greeting, smiling, or speaking.
Examples
“She smiled warmly at the new student.”
“The host greeted us warmly at the door and immediately offered to take our coats.”
“Despite the formal nature of the meeting, the chairperson spoke warmly of her predecessor's contributions to the firm's recent success.”
Usage
Typically follows the verb it modifies or sits at the end of the clause.
Etymology
From warm + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated