French word

chaleureusement

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃaløʁøzəmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbwarmly

Example

Ils ont été accueillis chaleureusement.

They were warmly welcomed.

Illustration for chaleureusement (warmly)

More examples

Il a souri chaleureusement.

He smiled warmly.

Core concept

A door opened with genuine warmth, expressed through a welcoming greeting or affectionate action.

Common phrases

  • sourire chaleureusement

    smile warmly

  • être accueilli chaleureusement

    be warmly welcomed

Similar words

amicalement: With a friendly and approachable attitude.
sincèrement: With feelings that are sincere and openly expressed.
gentiment: With kindness and thoughtful care.

Definition in French

Avec chaleur et cordialité; en agissant ou en parlant d'une manière affectueuse et accueillante.

Word origin

Chaleureusement combines chaleureux, formed from chaleur, with the adverbial suffix -ment, while chaleur continues Latin calorem, whose physical heat sense extended to emotional warmth.

Usage tips

  • Chaleureusement commonly modifies accueillir, remercier, féliciter, or saluer, describing the manner of the action rather than its physical intensity.

Other meanings

  • cordiallyadverb
  • heartilyadverb

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