Friendly Definition
frĕndlē
friendlier, friendliest
adjective
friendlier, friendliest
Like, characteristic of, or suitable for a friend, friends, or friendship; kindly.
Webster's New World
Not hostile; amicable.
Webster's New World
Outgoing and pleasant in social relations.
A friendly clerk.
American Heritage
Favorably disposed; not antagonistic.
A government friendly to our interests.
American Heritage
Supporting; helping; favorable.
A friendly wind.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
adverb
In a friendly manner; as a friend.
Webster's New World
noun
One fighting on or favorable to one's own side.
American Heritage
A person or thing that is friendly.
Webster's New World
(sports) A game which is of no consequence in terms of ranking, betting etc.
Even as friendlies, derbies often arouse strong emotions.
Wiktionary
Antonyms:
affix
Easily used or understood by.
Learner-friendly.
Webster's New World
Helpful to or safe for.
Child-friendly.
Webster's New World
Not harmful to.
Environment-friendly.
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Friendly
Noun
Singular:
friendlyPlural:
friendliesAdjective
Origin of Friendly
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friend + -ly.
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