Friendlily: meaning, definitions and examples

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friendlily

[ ˈfrɛndli ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.