Chattily

/ˈtʃæt̪əli/ adverb

Definition

In a chatty or talkative manner; while chatting or in a friendly conversational style.

Etymology

From chatty (adjective) + -ly (adverb-forming suffix). The 'y' changes to 'i' before adding the suffix, just as it does in comparative/superlative forms.

Kelly Says

The adverb 'chattily' is interesting because it describes not just talking but the social manner of talking—you can eat chattily (eating while chatting), dress chattily (dressing in a casual, friendly style), or do anything else chattily!

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