Familiarly: meaning, definitions and examples

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familiarly

 

[ fษ™หˆmษชliษ™rli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in conversation

In a friendly or informal manner, as if you know someone well.

Synonyms

casually, friendlily, informally

Examples of usage

  • He spoke familiarly to everyone he met.
  • She greeted me familiarly, as if we were old friends.
Context #2 | Adverb

in a way that shows closeness or intimacy

In a way that shows a close or intimate knowledge or familiarity with something.

Synonyms

closely, intimately, knowledgeably

Examples of usage

  • She handled the delicate situation familiarly, like a seasoned diplomat.
  • The chef cooked the dish familiarly, with the expertise of someone who had made it countless times.

Translations

Translations of the word "familiarly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น familiarmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเคฟเคšเคฟเคค เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช vertraut

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ akrab

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฝะฐะนะพะผะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ znajomo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆชใ—ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท familiรจrement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ familiarmente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท samimiyetle

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นœ์ˆ™ํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฃู„ูุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dลฏvฤ›rnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dรดverne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็†Ÿๆ‚‰ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ domaฤe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kunnuglega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะฝั‹ัั‚ั‹า›ะฟะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฎแƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tanฤฑลŸlฤฑqla

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ familiarmente

Etymology

The word 'familiarly' originates from the Middle English word 'familerli', which comes from the Old French 'familiarite'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The adverb has evolved over time to convey a sense of closeness, intimacy, or informal acquaintance.

See also: familial, familiar.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,167, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.