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Familiarly

Adverb

Definitionen

1.AdverbWith 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.; The giant panda, familiarly known as a "panda bear", is not actually a bear at all."
2.AdverbIn 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."
3.AdverbIn an inappropriately sexual or romantic manner.
4.AdverbColloquially; 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."
5.AdverbWith 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.; The instructor spoke familiarly about the dangerous conditions on the mountain during the winter."
6.AdverbIn 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."
7.AdverbIn 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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