Buddliest: meaning, definitions and examples

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buddliest

 

[ ˈbʌdliːɛst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

friendliness level

The term 'buddliest' is the superlative form of the adjective 'budly', which describes someone who is extremely friendly or amiable. It implies a level of warmth and approachability that is greater than simply being 'friendly'. This word is often used to characterize someone who makes others feel comfortable and at ease in social situations.

Synonyms

friendliest, most amiable, most congenial.

Examples of usage

  • She was the buddliest person at the party, making everyone feel welcome.
  • His buddliest attitude helped break the ice during the meeting.
  • They hosted the buddliest barbecue in the neighborhood.

Translations

Translations of the word "buddliest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais amigável

🇮🇳 सबसे दोस्ताना

🇩🇪 am freundlichsten

🇮🇩 paling bersahabat

🇺🇦 найдружніший

🇵🇱 najbardziej przyjazny

🇯🇵 最も友好的な

🇫🇷 le plus amical

🇪🇸 el más amigable

🇹🇷 en dostça

🇰🇷 가장 친근한

🇸🇦 الأكثر صداقة

🇨🇿 nejpřátelštější

🇸🇰 najpriatelnejší

🇨🇳 最友好的

🇸🇮 najbolj prijazen

🇮🇸 vinsemdarlegast

🇰🇿 ең достық

🇬🇪 ყველაზე მეგობრული

🇦🇿 ən dostcasına

🇲🇽 el más amigable

Etymology

The word 'buddliest' derives from the informal, playful use of the term 'buddy', which is commonly associated with friendship and companionship. The origin of 'buddy' can be traced back to the mid-19th century in American English, where it was initially used to refer to a close friend or comrade. The playful extension of 'buddy' to 'budly' and then to 'buddliest' reflects a linguistic trend where affectionate diminutives and superlatives are formed to amplify the sense of warmth and friendliness. The use of superlatives in English often serves to emphasize qualities, and in this case, it highlights an exceptional degree of friendliness. Therefore, the term 'buddliest' encapsulates not just a person’s friendly nature, but also a joyous approach to social interactions.