Friendlily: meaning, definitions and examples
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friendlily
[ ˈfrɛndli ]
in conversation
In a friendly manner; with the qualities of being kind, pleasant, and sociable towards others.
Synonyms
affably, amicably, cordially, pleasantly
Examples of usage
- She smiled friendlily at her new neighbors.
- He greeted everyone friendlily at the party.
- The teacher always speaks to her students friendlily.
in writing
In a way that shows warmth and kindness in communication.
Synonyms
affectionately, kindly, warmly
Examples of usage
- She wrote friendlily in her letter to her pen pal.
- The author always ends his emails friendlily.
- The tone of the article was friendlily throughout.
Translations
Translations of the word "friendlily" in other languages:
🇵🇹 amigavelmente
🇮🇳 मित्रवत्
🇩🇪 freundlich
🇮🇩 dengan ramah
🇺🇦 дружньо
🇵🇱 przyjaźnie
🇯🇵 友好的に
🇫🇷 amicalement
🇪🇸 amistosamente
🇹🇷 arkadaşça
🇰🇷 친근하게
🇸🇦 بصداقة
🇨🇿 přátelsky
🇸🇰 priateľsky
🇨🇳 友好地
🇸🇮 prijazno
🇮🇸 vinveitt
🇰🇿 достықпен
🇬🇪 მეგობრულად
🇦🇿 dostcasına
🇲🇽 amistosamente
Etymology
The adverb 'friendlily' is formed from the adjective 'friendly' by adding the suffix '-ly' which converts the adjective into an adverb. The word 'friendly' itself comes from the Middle English word 'freendli' which means 'kind, favorable'. It has been in use since the 14th century.
See also: befriend, befriending, friend, friending, friendliness, friendly, friends, friendship, unfriendliness, unfriendly.