adv
familiarly
Familiarly (adv) means In a relaxed, informal way.
adv
1
In a relaxed, informal way.
2
In a relaxed way, as you would behave with someone you know well, sometimes when this is not appropriate.
"He spoke familiarly to the hotel porter."
3
In a way that is sexual or romantic when this is not appropriate.
4
In everyday, informal language rather than formal or technical language.
"The giant panda, familiarly known as a "panda bear", is not actually a bear at all."
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Etymology
Derives from Middle English familierly, equivalent to familiar + -ly.
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What is the meaning of familiarly?
"familiarly" (adv) means in a relaxed, informal way.
What are the different meanings of familiarly?
"familiarly" has 3 main meanings: 1. In a relaxed, informal way; 2. In a relaxed way, as you would behave with someone you know well, sometimes when this is not appropriate; 3. In a way that is sexual or romantic when this is not appropriate.
