newly
Translation
newly, recently
Examples
They are a newly married couple.
They are a newly married couple.
The house was newly painted.
The house was newly painted.
Grammar Patterns
newly + ((adjective/past participle)) modifies an adjective or past participle They are a newly married couple.
Similar Words
Synonyms: recently, freshly, lately
Etymology
From 'new' plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'in a new way'. It often comes before a past participle, like 'newly discovered'.