adv ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In an amiable manner; in a friendly or pleasant manner.

   "'You're right so far,' agreed the pastor amiably."

Adverb

1. 1
   in an affable manner wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

geniallyaffablyaffablyamicablyarm in armcheerfully

Example

More examples

"The Dutch and the Belgian tricolour were streaming side by side amiably in the village on the border."

Etymology

From Middle English amyablelich, amyably, equivalent to amiable + -ly. Piecewise doublet of amicably.

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