Familiarly
adverb
In a way that shows a close relationship or good friendship.
He talked familiarly with the President.
Often appears as...
- speak familiarly
- act familiarly
adverb
In a way that is well known from long or close association.
The smell of the sea air was familiarly comforting.
Often appears as...
- smell familiarly
- sound familiarly
adverb
In a way that shows a close relationship or good friendship.
He talked familiarly with the President.
Often appears as...
- speak familiarly
- act familiarly
adverb
In a way that is well known from long or close association.
The smell of the sea air was familiarly comforting.
Often appears as...
- smell familiarly
- sound familiarly
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Close Relationships
Used when people know each other well and are comfortable in each other's presence.
She nodded familiarly to her childhood friend.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Tone
Implies a relaxed tone often found in informal settings like a casual conversation or gathering.
The guests chatted familiarly around the campfire.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Warmth
Conveys a sense of warmth and friendliness, suggesting a bond beyond mere acquaintance.
He greeted us familiarly, giving everyone a hearty handshake.
Pro Tip 1/3Close Relationships
Used when people know each other well and are comfortable in each other's presence.
She nodded familiarly to her childhood friend.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Tone
Implies a relaxed tone often found in informal settings like a casual conversation or gathering.
The guests chatted familiarly around the campfire.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Warmth
Conveys a sense of warmth and friendliness, suggesting a bond beyond mere acquaintance.
He greeted us familiarly, giving everyone a hearty handshake.
Pro Tip 1/3Close Relationships
Used when people know each other well and are comfortable in each other's presence.
She nodded familiarly to her childhood friend.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Tone
Implies a relaxed tone often found in informal settings like a casual conversation or gathering.
The guests chatted familiarly around the campfire.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Warmth
Conveys a sense of warmth and friendliness, suggesting a bond beyond mere acquaintance.
He greeted us familiarly, giving everyone a hearty handshake.
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Quote examples
George Combe
American Educator
We used to speak familiarly of an agent, now do more, who was accustomed to manufacture evidence, and to invent facts in his cases, or at least to alter the aspects of facts to such an extent that they might fairly be viewed as new.
Quote examples
Alphonsus Liguori
Italian Clergyman
Acquire the habit of speaking to God as if you were alone with Him, familiarly and with confidence and love, as to the dearest and most loving of friends.
Quote examples
George Combe
American Educator
We used to speak familiarly of an agent, now do more, who was accustomed to manufacture evidence, and to invent facts in his cases, or at least to alter the aspects of facts to such an extent that they might fairly be viewed as new.
Quote examples
Alphonsus Liguori
Italian Clergyman
Acquire the habit of speaking to God as if you were alone with Him, familiarly and with confidence and love, as to the dearest and most loving of friends.
Example 1 of 2
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