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- DictionaryFriend·ly/ˈfren(d)lē/
adjective
- 1. kind and pleasant: "they were friendly to me"
- 2. denoting something that is adapted for or is not harmful to a specified thing: "an environment-friendly agronomic practice"
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"
FRIENDLY meaning: 1. behaving in a pleasant, kind way towards someone: 2. A friendly place is pleasant and makes you…. Learn more.
FRIENDLY definition: 1. behaving in a pleasant, kind way towards someone: 2. to know and like someone: 3. a sports…. Learn more.
Friendly definition: characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship. See examples of FRIENDLY used in a sentence.
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.
- 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.
Jun 2, 2024 · friendly (comparative friendlier or more friendly, superlative friendliest or most friendly) Generally warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character.
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.