- adjectivefriendly (adjective) · friendlier (comparative adjective) · friendliest (superlative adjective)
- kind and pleasant:"they were friendly to me" · "she gave me a friendly smile"Similar:company-lovingeasy to get along withcouthyconversablenonhostile
- (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.
- denoting something that is adapted for or is not harmful to a specified thing:"an environment-friendly agronomic practice" · "child-friendly policies"
- military(of troops or equipment) of, belonging to, or allied with one's own forces:"the risk of blowing up friendly forces is minimized"
nounBRITISH ENGLISHfriendly (noun) · friendlies (plural noun)- a soccer match that does not form part of a serious competition:"England will play two friendlies in Sardinia"
adverbUS ENGLISHinformalfriendly (adverb)- in a friendly manner:"at least they were ready to talk friendly with you"
WEBLearn 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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WEBLearn the meaning of friendly as an adjective, noun and suffix in English. Find out how to use friendly to describe people, places, situations and things in different contexts and languages.
WEBadjective. , friend·li·er, friend·li·est. characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting. Synonyms: neighborly, companionable. like a friend; kind; helpful: a little friendly advice. Synonyms: kindhearted, affectionate, genial, cordial, amiable, kindly.
WEBDefinitions of friendly. adjective. characteristic of or befitting a friend. “ friendly advice” “a friendly neighborhood” “the only friendly person here” “a friendly host and hostess” synonyms: affable, amiable, cordial, genial. diffusing warmth and friendliness. chummy, matey, pally, palsy-walsy.
- behaving in a kind and pleasant way because you like somebody or want to help them. a …
- showing that somebody is kind; making you feel relaxed and as though you are among …
- treating somebody as a friend. friendly with somebody We soon became friendly with the …
- (especially of the relationship between countries) not treating somebody/something as an …
- (often in compound adjectives) that is helpful and easy to use; that helps …
WEBLearn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the adjective friendly, which describes someone or something that is kind, pleasant and helpful. See how to use friendly in different contexts, such as relationships, environments and arguments.
WEBFriendly 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.
WEB5 days ago · Learn the meaning of friendly as an adjective, noun, and combining form, and see how to use it in sentences. Find out the synonyms, antonyms, and related words of friendly in British and American English.
WEBFriendly means behaving in a pleasant, kind way towards someone or knowing and liking someone. It can also describe a sports match that is not part of an official competition. See more meanings, synonyms and translations of friendly.
WEBNoun. Filter. adjective. friendlier, friendliest. Like, characteristic of, or suitable for a friend, friends, or friendship; kindly. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Not hostile; amicable. Webster's New World. Outgoing and pleasant in social relations. A friendly clerk. American Heritage. Favorably disposed; not antagonistic.
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