familiarly
advUS /fəˈmɪl.jɚ.li/
Etymology From Middle English familierly, equivalent to familiar + -ly.
› 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.
› With a lack of formality: › In a casual or informal manner, as with a…
2
Dated In an inappropriately sexual or romantic manner.
› With a lack of formality:
3
Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences Colloquial 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:
4
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.
5
In a manner expressing comprehensive or intimate knowledge.
- The instructor spoke familiarly about the dangerous conditions on the mountain during the winter.