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- pronunciation:
- frend
li
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
friendlier, friendliest |
| definition 1: |
sociable and lacking hostility.
Our new neighbors were quite friendly, and we felt welcome in the neighborhood.The friendly campers enjoyed a meal together.I tried to be friendly toward her, but she avoided talking to me.The dog seemed friendly so we came closer.- synonyms:
- affable, amiable, amicable, chummy, congenial, pleasant, sociable, warm
- antonyms:
- antagonistic, antisocial, baleful, bellicose, belligerent, gruff, hostile, icy, ill, ill-disposed, inhospitable, standoffish, stern, uncongenial, unfriendly, unsociable
- similar words:
- approachable, companionable, convivial, cordial, genial, hospitable, intimate, kindhearted, neighborly, outgoing, social
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| definition 2: |
kind and helpful.
The friendly waiter made our meal enjoyable.- synonyms:
- amiable, amicable, benevolent, kind, kindly, neighborly
- antonyms:
- abrupt, antagonistic, cool, dour, hostile, ill-disposed, unfriendly, wintry
- similar words:
- brotherly, cordial, generous, helpful, kindhearted, sisterly, sympathetic, warm, warm-hearted
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| definition 3: |
of, relating to, or typical of a friend or a friendship.
We've had a close, friendly relationship for years.There was some hostility in the past, but the two nations are now on friendly terms.- antonyms:
- chilly, distant, inimical
- similar words:
- chummy, companionable, companionate, intimate, neighborly, sociable, social, sympathetic, warm
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| definition 4: |
having a relationship characterized by friendship.
I know him, but I'm not actually friendly with him. |
| related words: |
affectionate, chatty, cheerful, considerate, familiar, good-humored, gregarious, hearty, jovial, propitious, tame, tight, warm-hearted |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| inflections: |
friendlier, friendliest |
| definition: |
in a friendly manner.
He always acts very friendly with people he doesn't know.- similar words:
- cordially, kindly
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| derivation: |
friendliness (n.) |
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