chummily
In buddy fashion
Chummily means in a friendly, familiar manner—like close pals rather than formal acquaintances.
The word carries a slight edge, often implying the friendliness is excessive or inappropriate: He draped his arm chummily around the new hire's shoulder.
Showing warm regard
- genialPleasantly warm-mannered
- cordialWarmly friendly manner
- amiableGood-natured and likable
- affableWarm and approachable
jovial · good-natured · kindhearted · hearty · welcoming · convivial · neighborly · gregarious
Bond of mutual affection
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- comradeshipMutual loyalty among companions
- brotherhoodKinship among men
- bondingForming close connections
solidarity · companionship · togetherness · kinship · rapport · teamwork · esprit de corps · loyalty
Relaxed and informal
- easygoingRelaxed in temperament
- laid-backCalm and unhurried
- relaxedFree of stress
- breezyMildly windy, or nonchalant
unpretentious · conversational · approachable · unreserved · familiar · offhand · unguarded · loose
affectionate
Showing warm regard
affable · jovial · good-natured · kindhearted · hearty · welcoming · convivial · neighborly · gregarious · personable
friendship
Bond of mutual affection
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- comradeshipMutual loyalty among companions
- brotherhoodKinship among men
bonding · solidarity · companionship · togetherness · kinship · rapport · teamwork · esprit de corps · loyalty · connection
casual
Relaxed and informal
breezy · unpretentious · conversational · approachable · unreserved · familiar · offhand · unguarded · loose · nonchalant
chummilyformally
In an official manner
stiffly · professionally · reservedly · primly · ceremoniously