Familiarly
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:18 ptsWWF:20 pts10 letters
Definition of Familiarly
Adverb
- With a lack of formality: In a casual or informal manner, as with a close acquaintance; especially when such behavior may be considered inappropriate.
"He spoke familiarly to the hotel porter."
- In a casual or informal manner, as with a close acquaintance; especially when such behavior may be considered inappropriate.
"He spoke familiarly to the hotel porter."
- In an inappropriately sexual or romantic manner.
- Colloquially; of common or vernacular speech, as opposed to scholarly language.
"The giant panda, familiarly known as a "panda bear", is not actually a bear at all."
- With knowledge or experience: In a manner prompting recognition or recollection.
"The voice from downstairs sounded familiarly like a foghorn, and right away he knew that Uncle Fred had arrived."
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