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   friend·ly

   /ˈfren(d)lē/

   adjective

   • 1. kind and pleasant: "they were friendly to me" Similar affectionateaffableamiablegenialcongenialcordialwarmdemonstrativeconvivialcompanionablecompany-lovingsociablegregariousoutgoingclubbablecomradelyneighborlyhospitableapproachableeasy to get along withaccessiblecommunicativeopenunreservedeasygoinggood-naturedkindlybenignamenableagreeableobligingsympatheticwell disposedbenevolentcouthyinformal:chummypallyclubbymateydecentbuddy-buddyrare:conversableamicablecongenialcordialpleasantgood-naturedeasycasualinformalunceremoniouscomradelyconfidentialcloseintimatefamiliarpeaceablepeacefulconciliatoryharmoniousnonhostileOpposite 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 soccer 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. favorable or serviceable: "no one noticed her as she slipped out—it was a friendly night" Similar favorableadvantageousbeneficialbenevolenthelpfulwell disposedgoodluckyprovidentialOpposite unfavorable
   • 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 soccer match that does not form part of a serious competition: British "England will play two friendlies in Sardinia"

   adverb

   • 1. in a friendly manner: informal US "at least they were ready to talk friendly with you"

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   Jul 10, 2012 · 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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   Learn 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.

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   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.

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   Friendly definition: characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship. See examples of FRIENDLY used in a sentence.

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   Learn 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 personal qualities, relationships, sports and games.

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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.