Warmly

adv. kind, joyful everyday

What it means

With clear friendliness, affection, or enthusiastic approval.

Reach for it when modifying a greeting, thanks, response, or praise that feels personally positive

The chair warmly thanked the volunteers by naming what each group had achieved.

Words to choose between 8

By register, from playful at the top to literary at the bottom. Tap a word to see when it fits.
playful
everyday
warm
professional
formal
literary
  • playful

    cheerfully

    Fits when a bright mood is visible in the action

    Careful Cheerfully misses affection and can fit behavior toward someone not personally liked.

  • everyday

    kindly

    Fits when gentle consideration rather than excitement sets the tone

    Careful Kindly may feel restrained and does not always communicate pleasure.

  • warm

    affectionately

    Fits when fondness within a close relationship is unmistakable

    Careful Affectionately is too intimate for most colleagues or new acquaintances.

  • warm

    fondly

    Fits when memory or attachment is the reason for positive feeling

    Careful Fondly looks backward or implies an existing bond, so it is wrong for a first welcome.

  • professional

    enthusiastically

    Fits when energy and strong approval matter more than tenderness

    Careful Enthusiasm may be loud or impersonal, while warmth reassures.

  • formal

    cordially

    Fits when polished courtesy suits a business greeting

    Careful Cordially is more reserved and can drain the personal feeling from a thank-you.

  • formal

    graciously

    Fits when courtesy under attention, praise, or inconvenience deserves notice

    Careful Graciously praises manner and poise, not necessarily genuine enthusiasm.

  • literary

    heartily

    Fits when robust sincerity gives thanks or congratulations extra force

    Careful Heartily can sound old-fashioned or boisterous beside quiet appreciation.

Opposites 3

  • coldly
  • coolly
  • hostilely

Common phrases 3

  • warmly welcomed

    The librarian warmly welcomed the children and showed them where to begin.

  • warmly congratulated

    Her former rival warmly congratulated her on the appointment.

  • warmly received

    The practical proposal was warmly received by residents from every district.

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Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Neskaya, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Updated