newly

new-ly · adverb

imported

Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    Recently; only a short time ago.

  2. 2.

    In a new or different way.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    newly wed — Recently married.
  • •
    newly minted — Recently created or made official.

Related words

Antonyms: formerly, previously
See also: fresh, new, recently
Synonyms: freshly, lately, recently

Etymology

From Old English niwe ("new") + -ly (adverb suffix).