B1adverbrelationshipsemotions
US/ˈwɔːrm.li/
UK/ˈwɔːm.li/
in a friendly, kind way that shows you are happy to see or help someone
In context
The manager welcomed us warmly and showed us around the office.
She smiled warmly at the nervous students before the exam.
Please dress warmly, because it will be very cold tonight.
Words that go with warmly
verb + adverb
- greet warmlyHe greeted every guest warmly at the door.
- welcome warmlyThe village welcomed the visitors warmly.
- smile warmlyShe smiled warmly when she saw her old friend.
- thank warmlyHe thanked the team warmly for their hard work.
- dress warmlyDress warmly if you plan to walk in the mountains.
adverb + verb
- warmly recommendI warmly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting.
- warmly receivedThe speech was warmly received by the crowd.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I dressed warm for the trip.Correct: I dressed warmly for the trip.