newly
UK: ˈnjuːli | US: ˈnuːli
adv. recently; in a new or fresh manner
adv. anew; again
The word "newly" combines the Old English root "new" (from Proto-Germanic *newjaz, meaning "recent" or "fresh") with the adverbial suffix "-ly" (from Old English -lice, used to form adverbs). The suffix "-ly" has been consistently attached to adjectives in English to create adverbs since the Middle English period. The word "newly" thus logically evolved to mean "in a new manner" or "recently," preserving the core idea of novelty while adapting to grammatical function.
She has newly arrived in the city and is still exploring.
The book was newly published and quickly became a bestseller.
He looked newly confident after his promotion.
The walls were newly painted a bright white.
They newly adopted a puppy from the shelter.