| 单词 | warmly |
| 释义 | warmly (once / 462 pages) adv When you do something warmly, you do it in a kind or affectionate way. To smile warmly at a shy child is to present a sincere, friendly face in his direction. People who treat others warmly are enthusiastic and cordial. When teachers answer their students' questions warmly, they act with a kindness that tends to make the students happier and more excited about school. Warmly comes from the adjective warm and its meaning of "showing affection or kindness." This sense has been in use since the 1500's, but the Old English root word, wearm, relates only to literal heat or warmth. WORD FAMILYwarm: warmed, warmer, warmest, warming, warmingly, warmly, warmness, warms, warmth+/warmed: unwarmed/warmer: warmers/warming: warmings/warmth: warmths USAGE EXAMPLESPerez, who endorsed Clinton, is viewed warmly by progressives because of his record inside the Labor and Justice departments. Washington Post(Dec 23, 2016) The story warmly conveys the dignity and refinements of these women. New York Times(Dec 26, 2016) Iraqi military commanders greeted him warmly, as did U.S. Los Angeles Times(Dec 24, 2016) 1adv in a warm manner warmly dressed Syn warm 2adv in a hearty manner We welcomed her warmly Syn cordially, heartily |
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