adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In a friendly manner; like a friend; warmly; kindly. rare

   "Her still small smile teased him and her grey eyes looked at him friendlily from under the slight droop of her lids."

Synonyms

All synonyms

friendlyfriendly

Example

More examples

"To tell the entire truth, I'll add that my new colleague thanked me very friendlily for the help."

Etymology

From friendly + -ly.

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