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