phatically
/ˈfætɪkli/
adverb
- In a way that relates to social interaction rather than conveying information.
- The conversation flowed phatically, with everyone exchanging pleasantries.
- She nodded and smiled phatically, not really listening to the details.
- They chatted phatically about the weather for a few minutes before getting down to business.
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