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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › friendlyFRIENDLY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   FRIENDLY meaning: 1. behaving in a pleasant, kind way towards someone: 2. A friendly place is pleasant and makes you…. Learn more.

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   like a friend; kind; helpful: a little friendly advice. Synonyms: kindhearted, affectionate, genial, cordial, amiable, kindly. favorably disposed; inclined to approve, help, or support: a friendly bank. Synonyms: propitious, sympathetic, favorable, helpful, well-disposed, benevolent. Antonyms: antagonistic.

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   FRIENDLY definition: 1. behaving in a pleasant, kind way towards someone: 2. to know and like someone: 3. a sports…. Learn more.

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   • behaving in a kind and pleasant way because you like somebody or want to help them. a warm and friendly person. The bar is great and the staff are friendly.
   • showing that somebody is kind; making you feel relaxed and as though you are among friends. a friendly smile/welcome. a friendly gesture/greeting. a small hotel with a friendly atmosphere.
   • treating somebody as a friend. friendly with somebody We soon became friendly with the couple next door. She was on friendly terms with most of the hospital staff.
   • (especially of the relationship between countries) not treating somebody/something as an enemy. The government has maintained friendly relations with the Japanese.

6. en.thefreedictionary.com › friendlyFriendly - definition of friendly by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. Characteristic of or behaving as a friend: a friendly greeting; is friendly with his neighbors. b. Outgoing and pleasant in social relations: a friendly clerk. c. Favorably disposed; not antagonistic: a government friendly to our interests. 2. a. User-friendly. b. Informal Easy to understand or use for a specified agent.

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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.

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   adj. characteristic of or appropriate to a friend: a friendly greeting. kind; helpful: a friendly passerby. sympathetic: nations who are friendly to our cause. amicable; neighborly: a friendly game of softball.