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friendliest

 

[ ˈfrɛndliest ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

personality trait

The term 'friendliest' refers to the superlative form of 'friendly', describing someone who is particularly kind, amicable, and welcoming towards others. It suggests a disposition that is warm and approachable, making it easy for others to feel comfortable in their presence.

Synonyms

kindest, most amicable, most cordial, warmest

Examples of usage

  • She is the friendliest person I've ever met.
  • The staff here are known for their friendliest service.
  • His friendliest demeanor won over the crowd.
  • They made a friendliest welcome at the event.

Translations

Translations of the word "friendliest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais amigável

🇮🇳 सबसे मित्रवत

🇩🇪 freundlichste

🇮🇩 paling ramah

🇺🇦 найдружніший

🇵🇱 najbardziej przyjazny

🇯🇵 最も友好的な

🇫🇷 le plus amical

🇪🇸 el más amigable

🇹🇷 en dostça

🇰🇷 가장 친근한

🇸🇦 الأكثر ودية

🇨🇿 nejpřátelštější

🇸🇰 najpriateľskejší

🇨🇳 最友好的

🇸🇮 najprijaznejši

🇮🇸 vinsemdastur

🇰🇿 ең достық

🇬🇪 ყველაზე მეგობრული

🇦🇿 ən dostca

🇲🇽 el más amigable

Etymology

The word 'friendly' originates from the Old English term 'freondlice', which is derived from 'freond', meaning 'friend'. The suffix '-ly' indicates a manner, hence 'friendly' essentially translates to 'in a manner of a friend'. Over time, the superlative form 'friendliest' emerged to denote the highest degree of friendliness. This evolution reflects the importance of social relationships in human culture, where being friendly is often associated with generosity, support, and community. The concept of friendliness has been prevalent across languages and cultures, particularly as societies have developed more interpersonal connections and cooperative behaviors. The usage of 'friendliest' as a descriptor has proliferated in various contexts, from personal interactions to business environments, highlighting its value in fostering positive relations.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,830 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.