Friendly: meaning, definitions and examples

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friendly

 

[ หˆfrษ›ndli ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

personality trait

Showing kindness and goodwill; amicable.

Synonyms

affable, amiable, genial, kind, pleasant

Examples of usage

  • He is known for his friendly demeanor towards everyone he meets.
  • The friendly gesture of offering to help was much appreciated.
Context #2 | Adjective

environment

Conducive to or suggestive of social interaction; not hostile.

Synonyms

cordial, hospitable, inviting, warm, welcoming

Examples of usage

  • The friendly atmosphere of the cafe made it a popular spot for friends to gather.
  • The hotel staff were incredibly friendly and made us feel welcome.
Context #3 | Noun

sports

A match or competition that is not part of a regular series.

Synonyms

exhibition, practice match, warm-up game

Examples of usage

  • They arranged a friendly between the two teams to promote goodwill and sportsmanship.
  • The friendly match ended in a draw, with both sides showing respect for each other.

Translations

Translations of the word "friendly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น amigรกvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฟเคคเฅเคฐเคตเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช freundlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ramah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั€ัƒะถะฝั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przyjazny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‹ๅฅฝ็š„ (ใ‚†ใ†ใ“ใ†ใฆใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท amical

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ amistoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท arkadaลŸรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นœ๊ทผํ•œ (chingeunhan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุฏูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รกtelskรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ priateฤพskรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‹ๅฅฝ็š„ (yว’uhวŽo de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prijazen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vingjarnlegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะพัั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒ’แƒแƒ‘แƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dostluq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ amistoso

Etymology

The word 'friendly' originated from the Old English word 'freondlic', which meant 'kind, as a friend'. Over time, it evolved to encompass the idea of showing kindness and goodwill towards others. The concept of being friendly has been valued across cultures and societies as a positive trait that promotes harmonious relationships and social cohesion.

See also: befriend, befriending, friend, friending, friendlily, friendliness, friends, friendship, unfriendliness, unfriendly.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,062, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.