friendly

[ frend-lee ]
/ ˈfrɛnd li /
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adjective, friend·li·er, friend·li·est.

adverb

Also friend·li·ly. in a friendly manner; like a friend.

noun, plural friend·lies.

a person who is in sympathetic relationship to oneself or one's side; an ally or supporter.

Origin of friendly

before 900; Middle English frendly, Old English frēondlīc. See friend, -ly

OTHER WORDS FROM friendly

friend·li·ness, noun pre·friend·ly, adjective

Words nearby friendly

friend with benefits, friend zone, friend-zone, friended, friendiversary, friendly, friendly fire, friendly society, friends of the earth, friends, romans, countrymen, lend me your ears, friendsgiving

Words related to friendlier

sympathetic, cordial, beneficial, good, amiable, helpful, affectionate, familiar, receptive, neighborly, loyal, favorable, peaceful, loving, welcoming, affable, attentive, amicable, chummy, kind

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British Dictionary definitions for friendlier

friendly
/ (ˈfrɛndlɪ) /

adjective -lier or -liest

showing or expressing liking, goodwill, or trust a friendly smile
on the same side; not hostile
tending or disposed to help or support; favourable a friendly breeze helped them escape

noun plural -lies

Also called: friendly match sport a match played for its own sake, and not as part of a competition, etc

Derived forms of friendly

friendlily, adverb friendliness, noun