friendly

[ˈfrendli]

friendly Definition

• 1. kind and pleasant
• 2. showing or expressing liking or goodwill
• 3. not hostile

Using friendly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "friendly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She has a friendly personality.

• Example

  He gave me a friendly smile.

• Example

  The two countries have friendly relations.

• Example

  The dog was very friendly towards the children.

friendly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for friendly

• amiable
• cordial
• genial
• pleasant
• affable

Antonyms for friendly

• unfriendly
• hostile
• cold

Idioms Using friendly

• be on friendly terms (with someone)

  to have a good relationship with someone

  Example

  I'm on friendly terms with my neighbors.

• friendly skies

  a phrase used by the airline industry to describe a comfortable and enjoyable flying experience

  Example

  We hope you enjoy your flight with us and experience the friendly skies.

• user-friendly

  easy to use or understand

  Example

  The new software is very user-friendly.

Phrases with friendly

• friendly fire

  the unintentional firing of a weapon by one's own forces, which results in injury or death to one's own personnel

  Example

  The soldiers were killed by friendly fire.

• friendly match

  a sports game played for practice or entertainment, not as part of a competition

  Example

  The team played a friendly match against their local rivals.

• friendly takeover

  an acquisition in which the acquiring company and the target company agree to cooperate and work together

  Example

  The merger was a friendly takeover.

Origins of friendly

from friend, from Old English 'frēond'

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Summary: friendly in Brief

The term 'friendly' [ˈfrendli] describes kind and pleasant behavior, often expressing goodwill and lacking hostility. It can refer to people, animals, or relationships between countries, as in 'The two countries have friendly relations.' 'Friendly' extends into phrases like 'friendly fire,' and idioms like 'be on friendly terms (with someone),' denoting good relationships, and 'user-friendly,' implying ease of use.