Synonyms for

Freshly

Verb / ˈfreʃli: / Another word for freshly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in a fresh manner; recently; newly

Synonyms & similar words

fresh impudently new newly saucily pertly impertinently newly recently recent just lately new afresh anew modern up-to-date contemporary present-day current novel unfamiliar original untried unused untouched

Synonyms by register

Formal

recently newly just

Informal

just brand new

Literary

anew newly made

Antonyms

stale old aged wilted preserved canned frozen

Common collocations

  • freshly baked
  • freshly picked
  • freshly laundered
  • freshly painted
  • freshly ground
  • freshly squeezed
  • freshly cut

Word family

adjective fresh
adverb freshly

Usage note

This adverb typically modifies adjectives or past participles to indicate something has been made or obtained very recently. It is commonly used with food, plants, and items that are expected to be in their initial state.

Example sentences

  1. The bread was freshly baked and smelled delicious.
  2. She had just washed her hair, so it was still freshly shampooed.
  3. The flowers were picked freshly from the garden.
  4. He had just painted the room, so it looked freshly painted.
  5. The snow was freshly fallen and untouched.

Quotes

  • A good character is like a freshly baked loaf of bread. It looks good and smells good.
  • I like my coffee like I like my women, freshly ground.
  • A freshly picked apple is a perfect snack.

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