Chattily: meaning, definitions and examples

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chattily

 

[ ˈʧætɪli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of speaking

Chattily describes a manner of speaking that is cheerful and lively. It implies an informal, friendly conversation, often characterized by a light, playful tone. When someone speaks chattily, they are engaging in friendly banter or casual talk, often with enthusiasm or a sense of warmth. This term is typically used to depict a social interaction that is relaxed and enjoyable.

Synonyms

cheerfully, gaily, jovially

Examples of usage

  • She chatted chattily with her friends at the café.
  • The children spoke chattily as they played in the park.
  • He always comes back from vacation chattily recounting his adventures.

Translations

Translations of the word "chattily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conversador

🇮🇳 बातचीत करने वाला

🇩🇪 gesellig

🇮🇩 bercakap-cakap

🇺🇦 балакучий

🇵🇱 towarzyski

🇯🇵 おしゃべりな

🇫🇷 bavard

🇪🇸 charlatán

🇹🇷 sohbetçi

🇰🇷 수다스러운

🇸🇦 ثرثار

🇨🇿 povídavý

🇸🇰 rozprávajúci

🇨🇳 多话的

🇸🇮 klepetav

🇮🇸 spjalla

🇰🇿 сөзшең

🇬🇪 საუბრისმოყვარე

🇦🇿 söhbətcil

🇲🇽 charlatán

Etymology

The word 'chattily' originates from the noun 'chat,' which has roots in the Middle English word 'chatteren,' meaning to chatter or to engage in idle talk. The suffix '-ily' is added to form the adverb, indicating the manner of the action described. Over time, 'chat' has evolved to encompass various forms of casual conversation, and 'chattily' emerged to specifically convey a sense of pleasantness and informality in speech. The combination reflects social interaction's role as a fundamental aspect of human connection, emphasizing friendly and light-hearted exchanges.