newly
/ˈnjuːli/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Very recently/lately; in the immediate past.
Adverb
Examples
She smelled the newly budding flowers.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “newly” mean?
Very recently/lately; in the immediate past.
Is “newly” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.