warmlyyetfirmly
adverbUK /ˈwɔːmli jɛt ˈfɜːmli/
US /ˈwɔːrmli jɛt ˈfɜːrmli/
Being kind and friendly while still making the rules clear.
The teacher spoke warmlyyetfirmly to the class about being on time.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Showing love while holding to what is right.
She corrected her little brother warmlyyetfirmly.
3. Being friendly in tone but serious about the limits.
The coach praised the team warmlyyetfirmly after the mistake.
4. Giving comfort without giving in.
The nurse explained the rules warmlyyetfirmly to the patient.