What does the cryptic crossword clue "Key partner welcoming proposal in excited manner (11)" mean?

The definition is "in excited manner". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). E (synonym="key – music") + MOTION (synonym="proposal") + ALLY (synonym="partner") = EMOTIONALLY; definition: "in excited manner" The answer is EMOTIONALLY.

Key partner welcoming proposal in excited manner (11)

Times Cryptic #28736 | 24 Across | 2023-10-17 flower

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