Warmly
['wɔːmlɪ] or ['wɔrmli]
Definition
(adv.) In a warm manner; ardently.
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Examples
- He made that brief reply warmly, dropping his hand on the table while he spoke, and turning towards us again. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- Emma knew that she had, but would not own it; and Mr. Elton warmly added, Oh no! Jane Austen. Emma.
- If you always spent money in that way, no one would blame you, said Jo warmly. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- I do not perceive how you could express yourself more warmly. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- I think it was so splendid in Father to go as chaplain when he was too old to be drafted, and not strong enough for a soldier, said Meg warmly. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- She accepted him, and he was warmly welcomed into that rich and influential family. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
- Mr. Wopsle, with a majestic remembrance of old discomfiture, assented; but not warmly. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- You've behaved sweetly, and I respect you with all my heart, said Jo warmly, as they brushed their hair together late that night. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Mr. Snodgrass seized his friend's hand warmly, as he enthusiastically replied, 'Not for worlds! Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- I never ought to, while I have you to cheer me up, Marmee, and Laurie to take more than half of every burden, replied Amy warmly. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- That is an expression, Sir John, said Marianne, warmly, which I particularly dislike. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- You speak warmly. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Thank you, we are both very well, said I, shaking him warmly by the hand. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.
- Jo wanted to laugh, but restrained herself and said warmly, for she too, was getting excited with all this, Don't swear, Teddy! Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Considering that Mr. Luker is only a chance acquaintance of yours, you take up his cause, Godfrey, rather warmly. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
- The Penns found here some strenuous advocates; nor were there wanting some who warmly espoused the side of the people. Benjamin Franklin. Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin.
- She had not the heart to refuse her splendid, successful boy anything, and answered warmly. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Sir James is a good, honorable man, said Dorothea, warmly. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- I am delighted to see you, said she, pressing my hand warmly. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- The excellent and considerate feelings which prompted Mr. Winkle to take this step can never be too highly appreciated or too warmly extolled. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- It is a privilege to be associated with you in the handling of a case, said the inspector, warmly. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- I congratulate you warmly. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- I remonstrated warmly, but nothing that I could say moved her. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- Her answer was warmly in his favour. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- The people of Odessa have warmly recommended us to go and call on the Emperor, as did the Sebastopolians. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- But you blame me for having spoken so warmly of Wickham? Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- Arthur shook the hand warmly. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- Robert Jordan drank it slowly, feeling it spread warmly through his tiredness. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- You are mistaken, Elinor, said she warmly, in supposing I know very little of Willoughby. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- Mr. Bhaer spoke warmly, and walked to the fire, crumpling the paper in his hands. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
Typed by Clint