familiarly

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English

Etymology

From familiar +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

Adverb

familiarly (comparative more familiarly, superlative most familiarly)

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  1. With a lack of formality:
    1. 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.
      1. (dated) in an inappropriately sexual or romantic manner.
    2. (linguistics) 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.
  2. With knowledge or experience:
    1. 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.
    2. in a manner expressing comprehensive or intimate knowledge
      The instructor spoke familiarly about the dangerous conditions on the mountain during the winter.

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