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   Friend·ly

   /ˈfren(d)lē/

   

   adjective

   • 1. kind and pleasant: "they were friendly to me" Similar affectionateaffableamiablegenialcongenialcordialwarmdemonstrativeconvivialcompanionablecompany-lovingsociablegregariousoutgoingclubbablecomradelyneighborlyhospitableapproachableeasy to get along withaccessiblecommunicativeopenunreservedeasygoinggood-naturedkindlybenignamenableagreeableobligingsympatheticwell disposedbenevolentcouthyinformal:chummypallyclubbymateydecentbuddy-buddyrare:conversableamicablecongenialcordialpleasantgood-naturedeasycasualinformalunceremoniouscomradelyconfidentialcloseintimatefamiliarpeaceablepeacefulconciliatoryharmoniousnonhostileOpposite unfriendlyhostile
   • ▪ (of a person) on good or affectionate terms: "I was friendly with one of the local farmers"
   • ▪ (of relations) not in conflict: "we want friendly relations with all countries"
   • ▪ not seriously or unpleasantly competitive or divisive: "friendly rivalry between the two schools"
   • ▪ (of a soccer match) not forming part of a serious competition.
   • 2. denoting something that is adapted for or is not harmful to a specified thing: "an environment-friendly agronomic practice"
   • 3. favorable or serviceable: "no one noticed her as she slipped out—it was a friendly night" Similar favorableadvantageousbeneficialbenevolenthelpfulwell disposedgoodluckyprovidentialOpposite unfavorable
   • 4. (of troops or equipment) of, belonging to, or allied with one's own forces: "the risk of blowing up friendly forces is minimized"

   noun

   • 1. a soccer match that does not form part of a serious competition: British "England will play two friendlies in Sardinia"

   adverb

   • 1. in a friendly manner: informal US "at least they were ready to talk friendly with you"

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   Definitions of friendly. adjective. characteristic of or befitting a friend. “ friendly advice”. “a friendly neighborhood”. “the only friendly person here”. “a friendly host and hostess”. synonyms: affable, amiable, cordial, genial.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFRIENDLY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · 1. adjective. If someone is friendly, they behave in a pleasant, kind way, and like to be with other people. Godfrey had been friendly to me. [ + to] ...a man with a pleasant, friendly face. Robert has a friendly relationship with his customers. ...a friendly atmosphere. Your cat isn't very friendly.

4. www.thefreedictionary.com › friendlyFriendly - definition of friendly by The Free Dictionary

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   1. showing or expressing liking, goodwill, or trust: a friendly smile. 2. on the same side; not hostile. 3. tending or disposed to help or support; favourable: a friendly breeze helped them escape. n, pl -lies.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFRIENDLY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   adjective. uk / ˈfrendli / us. Add to word list. A2. behaving in a pleasant, kind way towards someone: a friendly face / smile. The other students have been very friendly to us. Opposite. unfriendly. Fewer examples. a friendly manner. We left a tip because the waiter was so friendly. He gave me a friendly wink. He's very open and friendly.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfriendly adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Definition of friendly adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryFRIENDLY definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   Apr 30, 2024 · 1. adjective. If someone is friendly, they behave in a pleasant, kind way, and like to be with other people. Godfrey had been friendly to me. ...a man with a pleasant, friendly face. Synonyms: amicable, warm, familiar, pleasant More Synonyms of friendly. friendliness uncountable noun. She also loves the friendliness of the people.

8. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › friendlyfriendly - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jan 20, 2024 · friendly ( comparative friendlier or more friendly, superlative friendliest or most friendly) Generally warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character . Your cat seems very friendly. Inviting, characteristic of friendliness . He gave a friendly smile. Having an easy or accepting relationship with something.