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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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   The meaning of FRIENDLY is of, relating to, or befitting a friend. How to use friendly in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Friendly.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFRIENDLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FRIENDLY definition: 1. behaving in a pleasant, kind way towards someone: 2. A friendly place is pleasant and makes you…. Learn more.

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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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   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. The noun friend is at the root of the adjective friendly. When you're friendly, you treat everyone like a friend — with warmth and respect.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfriendly adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of friendly adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFRIENDLY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If someone is friendly, they behave in a pleasant, kind way, and like to be with other people. Godfrey had been friendly to me. [+ to] ...a man with a pleasant, friendly face. Robert has a friendly relationship with his customers. ...a friendly atmosphere.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › friendlyFriendly - definition of friendly by The Free Dictionary

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   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. n, pl -lies.