matily, adv.
(ˈmeɪtɪlɪ)
[f. matey a. + -ly2.]
In a friendly, familiar, or companionable fashion.
| 1973 Daily Tel. 10 Mar. 17/1 A squirrel chattered matily at me as I climbed the stile. 1974 Listener 21 Nov. 674/3 The Hammers..is jolly, warm-hearted,..matily naive. |