new·ly \ˈn(y)ülē, -li\adverb Etymology: Middle English newly, newliche, from Old English nīwlīce, from nīwe, adjective, new + -līce -ly — more at new 1.: lately, recently < newly blossomed trees > 2.: anew, afresh < a newly floored stable > 3.: in a new way < a house newly furnished > < a thought newly expressed >