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. [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲