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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"

   Scrabble Points: 15

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   • R

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   • I

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   • E

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   • N

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   • D

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   • L

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   • Y

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