Newly

Pronunciation: /ˈn(j)uːli/

Definitions of newly

adverb an adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. It often indicates manner, time, place, degree, or frequency. 'Newly' is an adverb that indicates something has recently occurred or been done.

Example Sentences

A1 She is newly married and very happy.

A2 The newly arrived students were greeted warmly by their classmates.

B1 The newly elected mayor promised to make changes in the city.

B2 The newly renovated hotel rooms are much more comfortable.

C1 The newly discovered species of bird has scientists excited.

C2 The newly appointed CEO has big plans for the company.

Examples of newly in a Sentence

formal The newly appointed CEO has already implemented several changes within the company.

informal Have you seen the newly renovated apartment down the street?

slang I heard she's dating someone newly single.

figurative The newly blossomed flowers added a pop of color to the garden.

Grammatical Forms of newly

• past tense: newlied
• plural: newlies
• comparative: newlier
• superlative: newliest
• present tense: newly
• future tense: will newly
• perfect tense: have newly
• continuous tense: is newly
• singular: newly
• positive degree: newly
• infinitive: to newly
• gerund: newlying
• participle: newlied

Origin and Evolution of newly

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'newly' originated from the Middle English word 'newliche' which evolved from the Old English word 'neowelice'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'newly' has retained its original meaning of something that has recently happened or been created, but has also come to be used in a broader sense to describe something that is recent or modern.