Folksily

/ˈfoʊksɪli/ adverb

Definition

In a folksey manner; in a simple, unpretentious, and familiar way characteristic of ordinary people.

Etymology

Folksey + -ly adverb suffix. Standard adverbial formation from the adjective folksey.

Kelly Says

The adverb 'folksily' helps us describe HOW someone is behaving or speaking—you can 'folksily share a story' or 'folksily explain a complex idea'—and it's almost always about communication style.

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