friendlily
|friend-li-ly|
C2
/ˈfrɛndlɪli/
in a friendly way
Etymology
Etymology Information
'friendlily' is formed from the adjective 'friendly' with the adverbial suffix '-ly', which is a common way to form adverbs from adjectives in English.
Historical Evolution
'friendly' (adjective) + '-ly' (adverbial suffix) formed 'friendlily' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in a friendly manner', and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/31 07:57
