Definitions
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."