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1 manner
['mænə]1) (a way in which anything is done etc: She greeted me in a friendly manner.) būdas2) (the way in which a person behaves, speaks etc: I don't like her manner.) elgsena, tonas3) ((in plural) (polite) behaviour, usually towards others: Why doesn't she teach her children (good) manners?) elgesys, manieros•- - mannered- mannerism
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2 bluff
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3 knock about/around
1) (to treat in a rough and unkind manner, especially to hit repeatedly: I've heard that her husband knocks her about.) mušti, žiauriai elgtis su2) (to move about (in) in a casual manner without a definite destination or purpose: He spent six months knocking around before getting a job.) bastytis3) ((with with) to be friendly with: I don't like the boys he knocks about with.) trankytis -
4 amicable
['æmikəbl](friendly: The dispute was finally settled in a very amicable manner.) draugiškas- amicably -
5 distant
1) (far away or far apart, in place or time: the distant past; a distant country; Our house is quite distant from the school.) tolimas, nutolęs2) (not close: a distant relation.) tolimas3) (not friendly: Her manner was rather distant.) šaltas, santūrus -
6 easy
1) (not difficult: This is an easy job (to do).) lengvas2) (free from pain, trouble, anxiety etc: He had an easy day at the office.) lengvas3) (friendly: an easy manner/smile.) draugiškas4) (relaxed; leisurely: The farmer walked with an easy stride.) lengvas, neskubus
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friendly — [frend′lē] adj. friendlier, friendliest [ME frendli < OE freondlice] 1. like, characteristic of, or suitable for a friend, friends, or friendship; kindly 2. not hostile; amicable 3. supporting; helping; favorable [a friendly wind] 4. showing… … English World dictionary
in a friendly manner — congenially, sociably … English contemporary dictionary
friendly — I. adjective (friendlier; est) Date: before 12th century 1. of, relating to, or befitting a friend: as a. showing kindly interest and goodwill b. not hostile < a friendly merger offer >; also involving or coming from actions of one s own forces … New Collegiate Dictionary
friendly — friendliness, n. /frend lee/, adj., friendlier, friendliest, adv., n., pl. friendlies. adj. 1. characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting. 2. like a friend; kind; helpful: a little friendly advice. 3.… … Universalium
manner — [[t]mæ̱nə(r)[/t]] ♦♦♦ manners 1) N SING: with supp The manner in which you do something is the way that you do it. She smiled again in a friendly manner... I m a professional and I have to conduct myself in a professional manner... The manner in… … English dictionary
manner — man|ner [ mænər ] noun ** 1. ) singular the way that you do something or the way that something happens: manner of: The manner of his death aroused a lot of interest in the media. in a/the...manner: Customers should be treated in a courteous,… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
manner */*/*/ — UK [ˈmænə(r)] / US [ˈmænər] noun Word forms manner : singular manner plural manners 1) [singular] the way that you do something, or the way that something happens manner of: The manner of his death aroused a lot of interest in the media. in a/the … English dictionary
friendly — adj., n., & adv. adj. (friendlier, friendliest) 1 acting as or like a friend, well disposed, kindly. 2 a (often foll. by with) on amicable terms. b not hostile. 3 characteristic of friends, showing or prompted by kindness. 4 favourably disposed,… … Useful english dictionary
friendly — friend•ly [[t]ˈfrɛnd li[/t]] adj. li•er, li•est, 1) characteristic of or befitting a friend: a friendly greeting[/ex] 2) like a friend; kind; helpful 3) favorably disposed; inclined to approve, help, or support 4) not hostile or at variance;… … From formal English to slang
manner — 01. The idea of polite [manners] has changed a lot between my parents generation and my children s. 02. In some cultures, it is not good [manners] to blow your nose in public. 03. People sometimes forget that it is important to speak to children… … Grammatical examples in English
friendly — /ˈfrɛndli / (say frendlee) adjective (friendlier, friendliest) 1. characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting. 2. like a friend; kind. 3. favourably disposed; inclined to approve, help, or support. 4. not… …