newly

American  

[noo-lee, nyoo-] / ˈnu li, ˈnyu- /

adverb

1. recently; lately.

   a newly married couple.

2. anew or afresh.

   a newly repeated slander.

3. in a new manner or form.

   a room newly decorated.

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newly British  

/ ˈnjuːlɪ /

adverb

1. recently; lately or just

   a newly built shelf

2. again; afresh; anew

   newly raised hopes

3. in a new manner; differently

   a newly arranged room

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Etymology

Origin of newly

before 900; Middle English; Old English nīwlice. See new, -ly

Explanation

When you describe something as newly happening, it just occurred. A newly hatched chick is barely out of it shell, and a newly arrived classmate just joined your class recently. If you just bought your enormous TV yesterday, you can call it newly acquired, and if your favorite movie finally came out on DVD this weekend, it's newly released. Doing something over again — or as if for the first time — can also be described this way, like when your newly single uncle goes on a blind date. Newly comes from new, with its Old English root neowe, "new, fresh, or recent."

Example Sentences

But the bulls are newly hopeful about Elon Musk and his plans to use Intel’s upcoming 14A chip making tech in a small facility in Texas.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Lena Dunham’s newly released book, “Famesick,” is a great conversation starter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Some question whether the push could get anywhere close to the success of the Tell Sid adverts of the 1980s, which encouraged people to invest in the newly privatised British Gas.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Everything you need to know about ‘Summer House’s’ Amanda Batula and West Wilson, and the drama behind their newly public romance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

They also chopped down trees and lined them up, side by side, along the newly cut path.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple

Related Words

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