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

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British Dictionary definitions for friendly

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