Friĕnd'-li-ly1, adv.
adv. In a friendly manner. Pope.
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Friendly
Friĕnd'ly2, a.
(frĕnd'ly), a. 1. Having the temper and disposition of a friend; disposed to promote the good of another; kind; favorable; disposed to friendship.
Thou to mankind, Be good and friendly still, and oft return. Milton.
Sense 2. Appropriate to, or implying, friendship; befitting friends; amicable. “In friendly relations with his moderate opponents.” Macaulay.
Sense 3. Not hostile; as, a friendly power or state.
Sense 4. Promoting the good of any person or persons; favorable; propitious; as, a friendly breeze or gale.
Synonyms—Amicable; kind; conciliatory; propitious; favorable. See AMICABLE.
Friĕnd'ly3, adv.
(frĕnd'-), adv. In the manner of friends; amicably. [Obs.] Shak.