English · Food & Drink
freshly
/ˈfrɛʃli/
[/ˈfrɛʃli/]
recently and newly
Intermediateadverb
Definition
Recently and in a new, fresh way. It is often used before past participles to show something was just done.
Example
I love the smell of freshly baked bread.
I love the smell of freshly baked bread.
Etymology
From 'fresh' (Old English 'fersc') plus the adverb suffix '-ly'.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in food contexts: freshly baked, freshly picked, freshly ground.