What does NEWLY mean?

Parts of Speech

Adverb

Definitions

1. In a new or different way (e.g. "They were newly married and still in love.")
2. Recently (e.g. "The newly appointed CEO made some changes to the company.")

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈnuːli/
• UK: /ˈnjuːli/

Origin and Usage

The word "newly" comes from the Middle English word "newli" which means "anew, freshly." It is commonly used in English to describe something that has recently happened or is in a new or different way.

Synonyms

• Recently
• Freshly
• Anew
• Again

Related Words

• Renew
• Newel
• Newsy
• Newts
• Nexus

Example Sentences

1. The newlyweds were happy to start their new life together.
2. The newly renovated house looked amazing.
3. The newly elected mayor promised to make some changes in the city.