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friendlily — is available as an adverb from friendly but because of its awkwardness it is rarely used: • The women…still addressed him friendlily William Trevor, 1980 • The nuisance on the train still friendlily smiles, but he s looking for more than a chat… … Modern English usage
Friendlily — Friend li*ly, adv. In a friendly manner. Pope. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
friendlily — friendly ► ADJECTIVE (friendlier, friendliest) 1) kind and pleasant; of or like a friend. 2) (in combination ) not harmful to a specified thing: environment friendly. 3) favourable or serviceable. 4) Military of or allied with one s own forces. ► … English terms dictionary
friendlily — adverb see friendly I … New Collegiate Dictionary
friendlily — adverb In a friendly manner; like a friend; warmly; kindly … Wiktionary
friendlily — friend·li·ly … English syllables
friendlily — lə̇lē, lə̇li adverb Etymology: friendly (I) + ly : in a friendly manner … Useful english dictionary
-lily — Few adjectives in ly form adverbs in lily because they are too awkward to use. As Fowler noted (1926), ‘it is always possible to say in a masterly manner, at a timely moment, and the like, instead of masterlily, timelily’. Some adjectives in ly… … Modern English usage
Wellwisher — Well wish er, n. One who wishes another well; one who is benevolently or friendlily inclined. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
friendly — I. adjective (friendlier; est) Date: before 12th century 1. of, relating to, or befitting a friend: as a. showing kindly interest and goodwill b. not hostile < a friendly merger offer >; also involving or coming from actions of one s own forces … New Collegiate Dictionary
