Synonyms for

Friendly

Verb / ˈfrendli: / / ˈfrenli: / Another word for friendly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

kind and pleasant

Synonyms & similar words

welldisposed favorable hostile unfriendly amiable affable cordial genial warm welcoming pleasant kind helpful cooperative sympathetic agreeable approachable benevolent charming gracious likeable sociable easygoing good-natured

Synonyms by register

Formal

amicable cordial affable congenial

Informal

nice buddy-buddy chummy pally

Literary

benign gentle kindly

Antonyms

unfriendly hostile aloof reserved cold distant irritable

Common collocations

  • friendly face
  • friendly atmosphere
  • friendly competition
  • friendly reminder
  • friendly chat
  • friendly manner
  • friendly advice
  • friendly gesture

Word family

noun friendliness
verb befriend
adjective friendly
adverb friendlily

Usage note

Friendly is a common adjective describing a positive and approachable disposition. It can also describe things that are not harmful, like 'friendly fire'.

Example sentences

  1. My teacher is very friendly and always helps me with my homework.
  2. The cashier at the store was friendly and greeted me with a smile.
  3. The neighbors are friendly and often invite us over for dinner.
  4. The park ranger was friendly and gave us a map of the hiking trails.
  5. The hotel staff were friendly and made our stay very comfortable.

Quotes

  • A friend is one who knows you and loves you just the same. - Elbert Hubbard
  • The only way to have a friend is to be one. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • The language of friendship is not words but meanings. - Henry David Thoreau

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