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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