Basic Details
Word: Warmly
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: In a friendly and kind manner.
Synonyms: Affectionately, kindly, warmly
Antonyms: Coldly, unfriendly
Idioms and Phrases
- Warmly welcomed: To be greeted in a friendly and inviting manner. Example: "She was warmly welcomed at the party and immediately felt at home."
- Warmly appreciated: To be genuinely grateful or thankful. Example: "His efforts in helping us with the project were warmly appreciated by all."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The teacher greeted her students warmly as they entered the classroom.
Example 2: At the family reunion, everyone was warmly hugging each other after a long time apart.
Example 3: The hotel staff treated their guests warmly, making their stay very pleasant.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "warmly" comes from the Old English word "wearm," which means "having a high temperature"? Over time, it has evolved to mean a friendly, kind attitude as well!
Famous Quote
"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." Mahatma Gandhi
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "warmly" mean?
a) In a cold way
b) In a friendly manner
c) In a loud way
d) In a quiet way
Answer: b) In a friendly manner
2. Which of these is a synonym of "warmly"?
a) Coldly
b) Kindly
c) Harshly
d) Roughly
Answer: b) Kindly
3. Which is an antonym of "warmly"?
a) Affectionately
b) Coldly
c) Happily
d) Generously
Answer: b) Coldly
4. Which sentence uses "warmly" correctly?
a) She warmly said goodbye as she left.
b) He warmly ran to catch the bus.
c) The soup was warmly at the table.
d) They warmly jumped over the fence.
Answer: a) She warmly said goodbye as she left.
5. What does "warmly welcomed" mean?
a) To be ignored
b) To be celebrated coldly
c) To be greeted in a friendly way
d) To be asked to leave
Answer: c) To be greeted in a friendly way
