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   friendly

   /ˈfrɛn(d)li/

   adjective

   • 1. kind and pleasant: "they were friendly to me" Similar affectionateaffableamiablegenialcongenialcordialwarmdemonstrativeconvivialcompanionablecompany-lovingsociablegregariousoutgoingclubbablecomradelyneighbourlyhospitableapproachableeasy to get along withaccessiblecommunicativeopenunreservedeasy-goinggood-naturedkindlybenignamenableagreeableobligingsympatheticwell disposedbenevolentcouthyinformal:chummypallyclubbymateydecentbuddy-buddyrare:conversableamicablecongenialcordialpleasantgood-naturedeasycasualinformalunceremoniouscomradelyconfidentialcloseintimatefamiliarpeaceablepeacefulconciliatoryharmoniousnon-hostileOpposite 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 game or 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. favourable or serviceable: "no one noticed her as she slipped out—it was a friendly night" Similar favourableadvantageousbeneficialbenevolenthelpfulwell disposedgoodluckyprovidentialOpposite unfavourable
   • 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 game or match that does not form part of a serious competition: British "England will play two friendlies in Sardinia"

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2. 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.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › friendlyFriendly Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

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

5. 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.

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

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   5 meanings: 1. showing or expressing liking, goodwill, or trust 2. on the same side; not hostile 3. tending or disposed to help.... Click for more definitions.

7. 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.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › friendlyFriendly - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Oct 27, 2024 · 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.