Synonyms for
Ly
Definition
a suffix forming adjectives and adverbs meaning 'like' or 'in the manner of'
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- act friendly
- be friendly
- seem friendly
- look friendly
- talk friendly
- deal friendly
- get friendly
Word family
adverb friendly
Usage note
Friendly is an adjective. It describes someone or something that is kind and pleasant. It is often used to describe people, but can also describe things like a smile or a place.
Example sentences
- She acted motherly towards the children.
- He moved slowly and cat-like.
- The painting had an eerie, ghostly feel to it.
- The actor's voice was deep and bass-like.
- The dancer moved gracefully and bird-like.
Quotes
'I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You're doing things you've never done before, and more importantly, you're doing something.' - Neil Gaiman
'The best way to predict your future is to create it.' - Abraham Lincoln
'Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.' - Dalai Lama