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warmly

/ˈwɔɹmli/ adverb B1
  1. In a manner that maintains warm temperature. · Be sure to dress warmly today!
  2. In a warm, friendly manner.
  3. With emotion, especially some anger; somewhat hotly. (dated)

Comparative warmlier · Superlative warmliest

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Miss Bingley warmly resented the indignity he had received, in an expostulation with her brother for talking such nonsense.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 55 · B2
A peculiar smile passed over Dantès’ lips; he squeezed Jacopo’s hand warmly, but nothing could shake his determination to remain—and remain alone.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 253 · C1
“On the contrary,” answered the Colonel, warmly, “I consider it the greatest privilege to have been permitted to study your methods of working.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, p. 47 · B2
The Scarecrow was both pleased and proud at the fulfillment of his greatest wish, and having thanked Oz warmly he went back to his friends.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 113 · B2

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