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warmly

 adverb
     
warm‧ly
1 in a friendly way [≠ coldly]:
Terry greeted the visitor warmly.
We were warmly welcomed by the villagers.
2 in a way that makes something or someone warm:
Pat wrapped the baby up warmly.
Make sure that the children are dressed warmly.
3 in a way that shows that you like something very much:
His speech was warmly received.
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