adv
familiarly
Familiarly (adv) means With a lack of formality:.
adv
1
With a lack of formality:
2
In a casual or informal manner, as with a close acquaintance; especially when such behavior may be considered inappropriate.
3
In an inappropriately sexual or romantic manner.
4
Colloquially; of common or vernacular speech, as opposed to scholarly language.
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Etymology
From Middle English familierly, equivalent to familiar + -ly.
Rhymes for familiarly
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What is the meaning of familiarly?
"familiarly" (adv) means with a lack of formality:.
What are the different meanings of familiarly?
"familiarly" has 3 main meanings: 1. With a lack of formality:; 2. In a casual or informal manner, as with a close acquaintance; especially when such behavior may be considered inappropriate; 3. In an inappropriately sexual or romantic manner.