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   friendly

   /ˈfrɛn(d)li/

   adjective

   • 1. kind and pleasant: "they were friendly to me" Similar affectionateaffableamiablegenialcongenialcordialwarmdemonstrativeconvivialcompanionablecompany-lovingsociablegregariousoutgoingclubbablecomradelyneighbourlyhospitableapproachableeasy to get along withaccessiblecommunicativeopenunreservedeasy-goinggood-naturedkindlybenignamenableagreeableobligingsympatheticwell disposedbenevolentcouthyinformal:chummypallyclubbymateydecentbuddy-buddyrare:conversableamicablecongenialcordialpleasantgood-naturedeasycasualinformalunceremoniouscomradelyconfidentialcloseintimatefamiliarpeaceablepeacefulconciliatoryharmoniousnon-hostileOpposite 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 game or 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. favourable or serviceable: "no one noticed her as she slipped out—it was a friendly night" Similar favourableadvantageousbeneficialbenevolenthelpfulwell disposedgoodluckyprovidentialOpposite unfavourable
   • 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 game or match that does not form part of a serious competition: British "England will play two friendlies in Sardinia"

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word friendly, which can be an adjective, adverb, or noun. Friendly means showing goodwill, not hostile, helpful, or accommodating.

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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.

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   Friendly, describes people who are kind, caring, and make you feel comfortable. You might be new to town, but the people are so friendly that you'll soon feel right at home.

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   Friendly means showing or expressing liking, goodwill, or trust, or being favorably disposed or not hostile. It can also mean easy to understand or use, or a match played for its own sake. See different dictionaries and usage examples.