neighborly

[ ney-ber-lee ]

adjective

1. having or showing qualities befitting a neighbor; friendly.

Other Words From

• neighbor·li·ness noun
• un·neighbor·li·ness noun
• un·neighbor·ly adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of neighborly¹

First recorded in 1515–25; neighbor + -ly

Example Sentences

The small cast, much like a small town, manages challenges with a neighborly wink.

From Los Angeles Times

“I thought we were neighborly hanging out … because I don’t date my neighbors.”

From Los Angeles Times

Located on the Ohio River 35 miles northwest of Rosine, the small farming community that produced the bluegrass pioneer Bill Monroe, the museum’s readily available instruments and neighborly spirit are no surprise.

From New York Times

Neighbors hold back from neighborly gestures — no longer joining in celebrations, or knocking to inquire in moments of pain.

From New York Times

The study highlights the importance of neighborly interactions and provides novel insights into the dynamics and optimization of neural networks in the brain at the microscale.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• amiable
• considerate
• cordial
• gracious
• harmonious
• hospitable
• sociable