companionably
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3.5
- adverb
- /kəmˈpæn.jə.nə.bli/
:
amistosamente
- The friends sat companionably on the porch, enjoying each other's company and the warm summer evening.
- sat companionably
- companionably together
- walked companionably
Examples
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Lady Dustan felt Selina's hand tighten on hers and patted the young woman's shoulder companionably.
Fiction book (1998) -
We didn't talk much after that, but sat companionably before the fire, not touching, yet somehow closer than we had been.
Fiction book (1990) -
"I'll come with you," he said companionably.
Fiction book (1990) -
The Main Street buildings nestle together companionably, as they have for years.
Fiction book (1999) -
As if in answer, the child sat down companionably by the mailbox.
Fiction book (2001) -
The kitchen was small: fridge, stove, sink, and cabinets all companionably crowded together.
Fiction book (2002) -
Hannah takes his hand companionably as they walk toward the Humanities Annex, where his car is parked.
Fiction book (1990) -
Their knees bumped companionably.
Fiction book (2000) -
Flechita loosened the rope on Mallory's hands, and they ate companionably in the yard, listening to the wind express itself.
Fiction book (1996) -
Before she noticed it happening, the sun sat along the tops of the trees, and she and Paul were nearly abreast, trudging along almost companionably, as if they had agreed on a single destination.
Fiction book (2002)
Synonyms
67
1.0
In a friendly way while smiling
11
4.0
In a warm, friendly way
4
3.7
In a friendly, pleasant way
4
3.5
In a kind and friendly way
3
2.3
In a pleasant way that feels nice
1
4.4
In a friendly, pleasant way that shows warmth and kindness
1
3.7
In a friendly and cheerful way that makes people feel welcome
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4.6
In a cheerful, friendly way that makes people smile
1
5.7
In a pleasant and friendly way
In a friendly way that shows you like being with others
In a friendly, lively, and enjoyable way
In a friendly way that shows a person likes being with others
In a lively, friendly way that shows you like talking
In a cheerful and lively way
Antonyms
How Companionable
Surface Forms
Morphology
companionably = companionable (transparent) = companion + companionable + able + ly
The adverb is formed by adding the productive adverbial suffix '-ly' to the clear adjective 'companionable' (itself 'companion' + '-able').
Etymology
Companionably comes from companion and the Latin parts com- 'with' and panis 'bread', because a companion was originally someone you 'share bread with'. So companionably means doing something in a friendly, social way, like sitting together and sharing food and talk.