friendly

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adjective

friend·ly ˈfren(d)-lē How to pronounce friendly (audio)

friendlier; friendliest

: of, relating to, or befitting a friend: such as

: showing kindly interest and goodwill

friendly neighbors

: not hostile

a friendly merger offer

also : involving or coming from actions of one's own forces

friendly fire

: cheerful, comforting

the friendly glow of the fire

: serving a beneficial or helpful purpose

A friendly breeze finally drove the boat into harbor.

: easy to use or understand

friendly computer software

—often used in combination

a reader-friendly layout

: designed or intended to accommodate particular needs, users, etc.

—usually used in combination

a kid-friendly restaurant… providing a more business-friendly and professional environment …

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Example Sentences

Adjective The local people are very friendly to visitors. It was friendly of him to offer to help us. His friendly smile was reassuring. They maintained a friendly correspondence. A friendly breeze helped us sail the boat into the harbor.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Thanks to the user-friendly key at the bottom right corner, visitors on the Smoky Mountain website can see which states will start changing first and which will be the last to reach their peak.

Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2022 FanDuel Sportsbook has an incredibly sleek, user-friendly app.

cleveland, 3 Sep. 2022 The relatively lightweight leaf blower also boasts many user-friendly features, like the variable-speed control and fast-charging battery.

Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 30 Aug. 2022 The end result is a sport that is more fun, thrilling, and user friendly than it’s ever been.

Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 30 Aug. 2022 Dodge also recently redesigned its interior, adding a user-friendly 10.1-inch touchscreen and richer materials.

Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 30 Aug. 2022 The cooking functions for the user-friendly Duo Plus 9-in-1 multicooker are a lifesaver for busy days.

Brittany Natale, SELF, 29 Aug. 2022 Improper use could potentially dull the blades of your knives, but thankfully most models are pretty user-friendly.

Kristy Alpert, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022 Basically disassembling and reassembling a laptop to change its battery, a part known to need replacement after time, isn't user-friendly or... typical.

Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 26 Aug. 2022

Adverb

Wednesday had a friendly-looking cloud and a few raindrops, and Thursday had a dark, threatening cloud with heavier drops.

F. Martin Ralph, Scientific American, 19 Aug. 2022 Midtown offices offers an excellent view — especially of the giant purple robot and friendly-looking hot dog that are waving from behind skyscrapers.

Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 28 July 2022 Events for May 26 include a stress management program 10-11 a.m., low vision tips and tricks noon to 1 p.m. and friendly beat the champs chair volleyball and corn hole competitions 1-2 p.m.

Carol Kovach, cleveland, 24 May 2022 Sixty years ago, friendly-faced host Jim McKay welcomed viewers to a live broadcast of the Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Philadelphia.

BostonGlobe.com, 24 Apr. 2021 As the coronavirus pandemic squeezes household budgets, workers and employers alike are increasingly turning to pay-advance apps with friendly-sounding names like Earnin, Dave, Brigit and Rain.

Tara Siegel Bernard, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2020 Swarovski, the crystal specialist, shows mostly friendly-looking teddy bears and roses, Disney characters, and adorable Zodiac animals on its sparkly website.

Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver, 13 June 2020 Mitsotakis won office pledging to make the country more-business friendly, cut taxes and modernize Greece’s antiquated bureaucracy.

Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2020 United has a third friendly scheduled against Pachuca of Mexico’s Liga MX at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7.

Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 17 July 2019

Noun

FC Cincinnati started off its schedule of preseason friendlies with a bang on Wednesday, downing second-division Phoenix Rising FC, 3-0.

Pat Brennan, Cincinnati.com, 29 Jan. 2020 However, despite this the 25-year-old has still been called up to the Democratic Republic of Congo squad this week for their upcoming friendlies against Algeria in Blida and the Ivory Coast in Paris.

SI.com, 9 Oct. 2019 The 2019 Copa America champions will be travelling to Singapore this week for two friendlies against Senegal and Nigeria.

SI.com, 9 Oct. 2019 These last two friendlies showed that the U.S. has some young players who already show signs of being capable of being core players in this new process.

Juan Pimiento, chicagotribune.com, 3 June 2018 Pepe, who joined the Gunners from Lille in a deal worth an eventual £72m in the summer, missed the Ivory Coast's recent friendlies against Tunisia and Benin.

SI.com, 14 Sep. 2019 Their two previous meetings were both friendlies in the same year - 1950.

SI.com, 2 Oct. 2019 Trophy time: The Champions League trophy — albeit, a replica — was on the field to promote a July 24 friendly between champions Liverpool and Sporting Lisbon at Yankee Stadium.

Ben Walker, courant.com, 27 June 2019 The Orange and Blue will divide its roster and play two friendlies Feb. 21 before departing later in the day to return to Cincinnati.

Pat Brennan, Cincinnati.com, 10 Feb. 2020 See More

单词	friendly
释义	friendly 1 of 3 adjective friend·ly ˈfren(d)-lē friendlier; friendliest 1 : of, relating to, or befitting a friend: such as a : showing kindly interest and goodwill friendly neighbors b : not hostile a friendly merger offer also : involving or coming from actions of one's own forces friendly fire c : cheerful, comforting the friendly glow of the fire 2 : serving a beneficial or helpful purpose A friendly breeze finally drove the boat into harbor. 3 a : easy to use or understand friendly computer software —often used in combination a reader-friendly layout b : designed or intended to accommodate particular needs, users, etc. —usually used in combination a kid-friendly restaurant… providing a more business-friendly and professional environment … Matt Miller see also user-friendly 4 : not causing or likely to cause harm environmentally friendly packaging [=packaging that does not damage the environment] —often used in combination an eco-friendly vehicle friendlily ˈfren(d)-lə-lē adverb friendly 2 of 3 adverb : in a friendly manner : amicably friendly 3 of 3 noun plural friendlies 1 : one that is friendly especially : a native who is friendly to settlers or invaders 2 chiefly British : a match between sports teams and especially international teams that has no connection with league or championship play Synonyms Adjective amicable bonhomous buddy-buddy chummy collegial companionable comradely cordial genial hail-fellow hail-fellow-well-met hearty matey [chiefly British] neighborly palsy palsy-walsy [slang] warm warmhearted See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective The local people are very friendly to visitors. It was friendly of him to offer to help us. His friendly smile was reassuring. They maintained a friendly correspondence. A friendly breeze helped us sail the boat into the harbor. Recent Examples on the Web Adjective Thanks to the user-friendly key at the bottom right corner, visitors on the Smoky Mountain website can see which states will start changing first and which will be the last to reach their peak. Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2022 FanDuel Sportsbook has an incredibly sleek, user-friendly app. cleveland, 3 Sep. 2022 The relatively lightweight leaf blower also boasts many user-friendly features, like the variable-speed control and fast-charging battery. Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 30 Aug. 2022 The end result is a sport that is more fun, thrilling, and user friendly than it’s ever been. Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 30 Aug. 2022 Dodge also recently redesigned its interior, adding a user-friendly 10.1-inch touchscreen and richer materials. Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 30 Aug. 2022 The cooking functions for the user-friendly Duo Plus 9-in-1 multicooker are a lifesaver for busy days. Brittany Natale, SELF, 29 Aug. 2022 Improper use could potentially dull the blades of your knives, but thankfully most models are pretty user-friendly. Kristy Alpert, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022 Basically disassembling and reassembling a laptop to change its battery, a part known to need replacement after time, isn't user-friendly or... typical. Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 26 Aug. 2022 Adverb Wednesday had a friendly-looking cloud and a few raindrops, and Thursday had a dark, threatening cloud with heavier drops. F. Martin Ralph, Scientific American, 19 Aug. 2022 Midtown offices offers an excellent view — especially of the giant purple robot and friendly-looking hot dog that are waving from behind skyscrapers. Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 28 July 2022 Events for May 26 include a stress management program 10-11 a.m., low vision tips and tricks noon to 1 p.m. and friendly beat the champs chair volleyball and corn hole competitions 1-2 p.m. Carol Kovach, cleveland, 24 May 2022 Sixty years ago, friendly-faced host Jim McKay welcomed viewers to a live broadcast of the Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Philadelphia. BostonGlobe.com, 24 Apr. 2021 As the coronavirus pandemic squeezes household budgets, workers and employers alike are increasingly turning to pay-advance apps with friendly-sounding names like Earnin, Dave, Brigit and Rain. Tara Siegel Bernard, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2020 Swarovski, the crystal specialist, shows mostly friendly-looking teddy bears and roses, Disney characters, and adorable Zodiac animals on its sparkly website. Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver, 13 June 2020 Mitsotakis won office pledging to make the country more-business friendly, cut taxes and modernize Greece’s antiquated bureaucracy. Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2020 United has a third friendly scheduled against Pachuca of Mexico’s Liga MX at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 17 July 2019 Noun FC Cincinnati started off its schedule of preseason friendlies with a bang on Wednesday, downing second-division Phoenix Rising FC, 3-0. Pat Brennan, Cincinnati.com, 29 Jan. 2020 However, despite this the 25-year-old has still been called up to the Democratic Republic of Congo squad this week for their upcoming friendlies against Algeria in Blida and the Ivory Coast in Paris. SI.com, 9 Oct. 2019 The 2019 Copa America champions will be travelling to Singapore this week for two friendlies against Senegal and Nigeria. SI.com, 9 Oct. 2019 These last two friendlies showed that the U.S. has some young players who already show signs of being capable of being core players in this new process. Juan Pimiento, chicagotribune.com, 3 June 2018 Pepe, who joined the Gunners from Lille in a deal worth an eventual £72m in the summer, missed the Ivory Coast's recent friendlies against Tunisia and Benin. SI.com, 14 Sep. 2019 Their two previous meetings were both friendlies in the same year - 1950. SI.com, 2 Oct. 2019 Trophy time: The Champions League trophy — albeit, a replica — was on the field to promote a July 24 friendly between champions Liverpool and Sporting Lisbon at Yankee Stadium. Ben Walker, courant.com, 27 June 2019 The Orange and Blue will divide its roster and play two friendlies Feb. 21 before departing later in the day to return to Cincinnati. Pat Brennan, Cincinnati.com, 10 Feb. 2020 See More Word History Etymology Adjective see friend entry 1 Adverb see friend entry 1 Noun see friend entry 1 First Known Use Adjective before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adverb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above Noun 1836, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing friendly eco-friendly friendly fire friendly with on a friendly basis friendly society user-friendly ozone-friendly eco-friendly friendly fire friendly with on a friendly basis friendly society user-friendly ozone-friendly See More Kids Definition friendly adjective friend·ly ˈfrend-lē friendlier; friendliest 1 : having or showing the kindness and warmth of a friend a friendly neighbor a friendly smile 2 : being other than an enemy 3 : easy or suitable for a kid-friendly restaurant Legal Definition friendly adjective friend·ly : agreeable to those affected : not hostile a friendly takeover friendly 1 of 3 adjective 1 as in warm having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest all of the people in my new department seem friendly as a friendly gesture, we presented our new neighbors with a plate of homemade cookies Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance warm gracious nice amicable neighborly sweet affectionate cordial merry collegial companionable warmhearted chummy loving comradely genial hospitable approachable hearty matey affable familiar hail-fellow-well-met social jolly jovial fraternal bonhomous buddy-buddy hail-fellow palsy convivial sociable outgoing gregarious close good-natured agreeable palsy-walsy folksy good-tempered devoted clubby adoring intimate extroverted fond brotherly sisterly tenderhearted extraverted tender lovesome Antonyms & Near Antonyms unfriendly hostile antagonistic cool cold alienated icy aggressive frosty estranged frigid chilly glacial belligerent unsociable pugnacious combative wintry unsocial wintery bellicose contentious truculent argumentative quarrelsome scrappy inhospitable disputatious inimical cold-blooded See More 2 as in familiar closely acquainted we're friendly with our neighbors Synonyms & Similar Words familiar intimate close chummy comfortable inseparable tight loving affectionate affable gracious bosom inward near especial convivial buddy-buddy cordial companionable sociable social gregarious thick easy amicable neighborly genial dear cozy clannish warm close-knit boon tight-knit confidential secretive hearty adoring devoted fond snug tenderhearted tender Antonyms & Near Antonyms distant unfriendly cool distant cold withdrawn remote aloof antisocial detached frosty standoffish reserved unsociable See More 3 as in positive expressing approval a friendly sign that our pet project would be approved Synonyms & Similar Words positive favorable good appreciative supportive approving complimentary admiring warm commendatory respectful applauding approbatory sympathetic accepting praiseful flattering laudatory eulogistic worshipful adoring laudative hagiographic panegyrical encomiastic advisory worshipping adulatory recommendatory hagiographical idolizing worshiping Antonyms & Near Antonyms unfriendly negative unfavorable adverse derogatory uncomplimentary disapproving unappreciative unflattering depreciative depreciatory inappreciative critical captious hypercritical contemptuous overcritical faultfinding disdainful scornful disparaging censuring belittling carping slighting cavilling caviling See More 4 as in obliging willing to do a favor a kid-friendly restaurant with high chairs and a special menu for small-fry appetites Synonyms & Similar Words obliging helpful accommodating accommodative gracious indulgent thoughtful solicitous considerate lenient amenable permissive complaisant agreeable overindulgent 5 as in helpful promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being the state's attitude towards commercial development is widely regarded as friendly to the business community Synonyms & Similar Words helpful beneficial favorable good satisfying profitable kindly advantageous beneficent desirable supportive benignant salutary healthy lucrative rewarding benefic promising wholesome gratifying healthful constructive propitious salubrious auspicious advisable gainful remunerative bettering salutiferous amelioratory ameliorative Antonyms & Near Antonyms unfriendly bad unfavorable unhelpful disadvantageous unprofitable harmful injurious damaging deleterious insalubrious See More friendly 2 of 3 adverb as in friendlily Synonyms & Similar Words friendlily amicably jocularly sunnily breezily blithesomely good-humoredly lightheartedly laughingly gladly blithely good-naturedly hopefully exuberantly optimistically cheerfully joyously joyfully sanguinely gladsomely amusedly cheerily giddily blissfully jovially gigglingly happily smilingly elatedly euphorically rapturously jocosely merrily heartily mirthfully brightly gayly gaily Antonyms & Near Antonyms heavily darkly unhappily miserably morosely bleakly sternly abjectly wretchedly dejectedly cheerlessly mournfully disconsolately sourly dolefully sorrowfully plaintively sullenly sulkily dourly dispiritedly forlornly despondently glumly dismally mirthlessly pessimistically drearily gloomily blackly dolorously See More friendly 3 of 3 noun as in intimate Synonyms & Similar Words familiar intimate confidant friend hearty pal buddy partner alter ego confidante chum associate compadre colleague amigo crony fellow peer comrade companion musketeer benefactor supporter cohort sympathizer sport brother sister acquaintance mate accomplice ally hobnobber main man blood brother collaborator confederate well-wisher abetter pen pal abettor Antonyms & Near Antonyms enemy foe adversary competitor opponent rival antagonist nemesis archenemy See More Synonym Chooser The words amicable and neighborly are common synonyms of friendly. While all three words mean "exhibiting goodwill and an absence of antagonism," friendly stresses cordiality and often warmth or intimacy of personal relations. sought friendly advice Although the words amicable and friendly have much in common, amicable implies a state of peace and a desire on the part of the parties not to quarrel. maintained amicable relations The words neighborly and friendly are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, neighborly implies a disposition to live on good terms with others and to be helpful on principle. neighborly concern
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