ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Matily

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Matily is an adverb meaning (British) Friendlily, like a mate.

Meaning

(British) Friendlily, like a mate.

Example Sentences

McCormack rounded a bush and Chisholm reared up out of nowhere, a grinning scarecrow, his arm wrapped matily round the boy's shoulders, a pistol jammed against the boy's temple.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include big-sisterly, maternally, wifeward, motherward, maritally, faithfully.

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