warm‧ly /ˈwɔːmli $ ˈwɔːrm-/ adverb
[Word Family: noun: warmth, the warm, warmer, warming; adverb: warmly, warm; adjective: warm, warming; verb: warm]

1. in a friendly way Antonym : coldly:
Terry greeted the visitor warmly.
We were warmly welcomed by the villagers.
Jack smiled warmly.

2. in a way that makes something or someone warm:
Pat wrapped the baby up warmly.
Make sure that the children are dressed warmly.

3. in a way that shows that you like something very much:
His speech was warmly received.

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