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friendly

American  
[frend-lee] / ˈfrɛnd li /

adjective

friendlier, friendliest

  1. characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship.

    a friendly greeting.
    Synonyms:
    neighborly, companionable

  2. like a friend; kind; helpful.

    a little friendly advice.
    Synonyms:
    cordial, amiable, kindly, kindhearted, affectionate, genial

  3. favorably disposed; inclined to approve, help, or support.

    a friendly bank.
    Synonyms:
    propitious, sympathetic, favorable, helpful, well-disposed, benevolent
    Antonyms:
    antagonistic

  4. not hostile or at variance; amicable.

    a friendly warship;

    friendly natives.

  5. easy to use, operate, understand, etc. (usually used in combination).

    a consumer-friendly instruction manual;

    a friendly food processor.

  6. able to coexist with something without harm or trouble (usually used in combination).

    environmentally friendly building materials;

    a child-friendly restaurant.

adverb

  1. Also friendlily in a friendly manner; like a friend.

noun

plural

friendlies

  1. a person who is in sympathetic relationship to oneself or one's side; an ally or supporter.

friendly 1 British  
/ ˈfrɛndlɪ /

adjective

  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
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noun

  1. Also called: friendly match.  sport a match played for its own sake, and not as part of a competition, etc

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-friendly 2 British  

combining form

  1. helpful, easy, or good for the person or thing specified

    ozone-friendly
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Other Word Forms

  • friendlily adverb
  • friendliness noun
  • prefriendly adjective

Etymology

Origin of friendly

First recorded before 900; friend + -ly

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