freshly
UK: ˈfreʃli | US: ˈfreʃli
adv. in a fresh manner; recently or newly
The word "freshly" combines the adjective "fresh," derived from Old English "fresc" (meaning "unsalted, pure, new"), with the adverbial suffix "-ly," which originates from Old English "-lice" (used to form adverbs). "Fresh" itself traces back to Proto-Germanic "*friskaz," implying vitality or newness. The suffix "-ly" systematically converts adjectives into adverbs, preserving the core meaning while altering grammatical function. Over time, "freshly" evolved to emphasize the immediacy or recentness of an action (e.g., "freshly baked").
The bread was freshly baked this morning.
She picked the flowers and arranged them freshly in a vase.
The paint on the wall still smelled freshly applied.
He served the coffee freshly ground for maximum flavor.
The hotel towels are freshly laundered every day.