Definitions

friendly

[frend-lee] / ˈfrɛnd li /

ADJECTIVE

intimate, companionable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONG

close faithful kind sociable tender thick

WEAK

attached auspicious benevolent benign buddy-buddy civil clubby comradely conciliatory confiding convivial fond genial kindly on good terms outgoing peaceable propitious solicitous well-disposed

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aloof bad cold cool disadvantageous disagreeable disliking distant harmful hostile hurtful hurting ignorant injurious mean reserved surly unfriendly unhelpful unpleasant unsociable

STRONG

inaccurate loose unkind

WEAK

antagonistic incompatible uncompanionable unreceptive

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In-N-Out, Culver’s and Whataburger drive sales and location growth with fresh food and friendly service.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

There are store cats everywhere that are hanging around, and the store kitties are very friendly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

"It's fun and shows people are friendly," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

He missed two months with a thigh injury and had to sit out England's two friendly matches before Tuchel picked his squad because of a calf injury.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

Yet it was not an unkindness on either occasion, for the barn was cozy and filled with clean hay and friendly animals.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

friendly

Example Sentences

Related Words