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friendlykind and pleasant; showing a helpful attitude

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: kind and pleasant; showing a helpful attitude

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfrɛndli/

Example Sentences

  • My neighbor is so friendly that he even shares his WiFi password with everyone.
  • The restaurant has a friendly atmosphere that makes you want to stay longer.
  • She's friendly to everyone except telemarketers - then she becomes a ninja.

friendly

ADJECTIVE

[/ˈfrɛndli/]

kind and pleasant; showing a helpful attitude

The new neighbor greets everyone with a friendly smile and warm handshake.
💡 Concept

The new neighbor greets everyone with a friendly smile and warm handshake.

She speaks gently while children watch intently, showing how friendly care works!
🎵 Rhyme

She speaks gently while children watch intently, showing how friendly care works!

Got the picture? Now let's practice.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈfrɛndli/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈfrɛndli/

🌳Etymology

Rootfriend
Suffix--ly

Origin

From Old English 'freond' meaning friend or loved one, which comes from Germanic roots. The adjective suffix '-ly' was added to create the meaning 'in the manner of a friend.'

Breakdown

friend (loved one, ally) + -ly (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')

🎵Rhyme

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bendly
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tendly

🔗Collocations

friendly smile
user-friendly
environmentally friendly
friendly competition
friendly fire
friendly reminder
customer-friendly

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My neighbor is so friendly that he even shares his WiFi password with everyone.

The restaurant has a friendly atmosphere that makes you want to stay longer.

😄 Fun example

She's friendly to everyone except telemarketers - then she becomes a ninja.

The new app has a friendly interface that even my grandmother can use.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

kindpleasantamiablecordialwarm

Antonyms

hostileunfriendlycold

Related

friendshipbefriendfriendlinessamicable

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