Familiarly

Pronunciation: /fəˈmɪɫjɝli/

Familiarly (adverb)

  1. in a way that shows closeness or friendliness
  2. in a way that is well-known or easily recognized

Examples

  • She greeted him familiarly, with a warm smile.
  • They spoke familiarly, as if they had known each other for years.

Common collocations: speak familiarly, greet familiarly, familiarly known, familiarly referred

Synonyms of Familiarly

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Familiarly

  • describing actions done with formality