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单词 matily
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matilyadv.

Brit. /ˈmeɪtᵻli/, U.S. /ˈmeɪdᵻli/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: matey adj., -ly suffix2.
Etymology: < matey adj. + -ly suffix2.
In a friendly, familiar, or sociable manner.
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the mind > emotion > love > friendliness > [adverb]
friendlyeOE
wellOE
friendfullyc1379
amiablya1400
lovelilya1400
peacefullya1400
friendlike?a1513
friendlilyc1550
chummily1934
matily1941
1941 W. Lewis Vulgar Streak xi. 82 The party of four, so matily gathered within view of the reception bureau, informed the management that they would be absent for the evening meal.
1973 Daily Tel. 10 Mar. 17/1 A squirrel chattered matily at me as I climbed the stile.
1995 N. Whittaker Platform Souls (1996) xxv. 193 ‘S'alright,’ I said matily.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2001; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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