warmly
in a friendly, affectionate way
In a very friendly and kind way that shows you like or care about someone.
to [verb] [someone] warmly
- She smiled warmly at the shy child as he walked into the room.
- Our neighbors greeted us warmly when we moved into the building.
- The coach spoke warmly of her team after the final game.
- He thanked the volunteers warmly for all their hard work.
- The teacher smiles warmly at her students.
- They welcomed us warmly at the party.
- My grandma always hugs me warmly.
- He talks warmly about his family.
so as to be warm (temperature)
In a way that keeps your body or a place comfortably warm, not cold.
to [verb] warmly
- It will be very cold tonight, so make sure you dress warmly.
- The children were wrapped up warmly before going out into the snow.
- The cabin was warmly furnished and felt cozy even in winter.
- Patients should be kept warmly covered after the operation.
- You should dress warmly in winter.
- The baby is sleeping, so we cover her warmly.
- He does not wear warmly and he feels cold.
- The house is small but warmly decorated.
with strong approval or enthusiasm
In a way that shows you strongly agree with or support something.
to [verb] [something] warmly
- The book was warmly received by critics around the world.
- I can warmly recommend this course to anyone interested in design.
- Her proposal was warmly supported by most members of the committee.
- The audience applauded the speaker warmly at the end of his talk.
- The teacher warmly recommends this website.
- Her idea was warmly accepted by the team.
- Fans warmly support the player after his injury.
- The film was warmly praised in the newspaper.
applaud warmly
1clap with strong approval
To clap your hands in a way that shows strong approval and positive feeling.
- The audience applauded warmly when the band came back on stage.
- Guests applauded the couple warmly after the speech.
dress warmly
1wear clothes to stay warm
To wear thick or warm clothes so that you do not feel cold.
- It might snow later, so please dress warmly.
- Parents were told to make sure their children dressed warmly for the trip.
greet warmly
1say hello in a friendly way
To meet someone and say hello to them in a very friendly way.
- The host greeted each guest warmly at the door.
- They greeted their teacher warmly after the long summer break.
smile warmly
1give a friendly, kind smile
To smile in a way that shows you are kind and happy to see someone.
- The nurse smiled warmly and told him not to worry.
- He smiled warmly at his old friend across the room.
speak warmly of
1talk about with affection or praise
To say good and kind things about someone or something, showing that you like or respect them.
- She always speaks warmly of her former boss.
- The students spoke warmly of their experience abroad.
thank someone warmly
1express very friendly thanks
To say thank you in a very kind and sincere way.
- The director thanked the team warmly for their efforts.
- She thanked him warmly for the ride home.
warmly welcome
1receive someone in a very friendly way
To greet and receive someone in a very friendly and kind way that makes them feel happy and comfortable.
- New employees are warmly welcome at our company.
- Guests are always warmly welcome in their home.