Familiarly: meaning, definitions and examples
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familiarly
[ fəˈmɪliərli ]
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.
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:
🇵🇹 familiarmente
🇮🇳 परिचित रूप से
🇩🇪 vertraut
🇮🇩 akrab
🇺🇦 знайомо
🇵🇱 znajomo
🇯🇵 親しく
🇫🇷 familièrement
🇪🇸 familiarmente
🇹🇷 samimiyetle
🇰🇷 친숙하게
🇸🇦 بألفة
🇨🇿 důvěrně
🇸🇰 dôverne
🇨🇳 熟悉地
🇸🇮 domače
🇮🇸 kunnuglega
🇰🇿 таныстықпен
🇬🇪 ახლობლურად
🇦🇿 tanışlıqla
🇲🇽 familiarmente
Word origin
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.