newly Meaning & Definition
/ˈnjuːli/
What Does Newly Mean?
Newly is an adverb that means Very recently/lately; in the immediate past.
Newly: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈnjuːli/ |
| Synonyms | fresh, new and recently |
| Comparative / superlative | more newly, most newly |
Newly Definition (Adverb)
- Very recently/lately; in the immediate past.
She smelled the newly budding flowers.
Adverb
- Very recently; in the immediate past.
She smelled the newly budding flowers.
Synonyms of Newly
Newly synonyms and antonyms →Newly in a Sentence
She smelled the newly budding flowers.
Word Forms & Grammar
newly (comparative more newly, superlative most newly)
Words That Rhyme With Newly
Origin of Newly
From Middle English newly, newely, neweliche, from Old English nīewlīċe (“newly”), equivalent to new + -ly. Compare Dutch nieuwelijks, German neulich, Danish nylig, Icelandic nýlega. More at new, -ly.
Frequently Asked Questions About Newly
What part of speech is newly?
Newly is an adverb.
What is another word for newly?
Words with a similar meaning to newly include fresh, new and recently. See the full list of newly synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of newly?
The comparative form is more newly and the superlative form is most newly.