Friendly (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

adjective, friend·li·er, friend·li·est.
  1. characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
  2. like a friend; kind; helpful: a little friendly advice.
  3. favorably disposed; inclined to approve, help, or support: a friendly bank.
  4. not hostile or at variance; amicable: a friendly warship;friendly natives.
  5. easy to use, operate, understand, etc. (usually used in combination): a consumer-friendly instruction manual;a friendly food processor.
  6. able to coexist with something without harm or trouble (usually used in combination): environmentally friendly building materials;a child-friendly restaurant.
adverb
  1. in a friendly manner; like a friend.
noun, plural friend·lies.
  1. a person who is in sympathetic relationship to oneself or one's side; an ally or supporter.
adjective -lier or -liest
  1. showing or expressing liking, goodwill, or trust
  2. on the same side; not hostile
  3. tending or disposed to help or support; favourable
noun plural -lies
  1. a match played for its own sake, and not as part of a competition, etc
adj combining form
  1. helpful, easy, or good for the person or thing specified
Friendly (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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