friendly
adjective
characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship.
friendliness
-
a word derived from
friendly.
Example Sentences
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West Hollywood has earned a 91 out of 100 on Walk Score’s walkability index that looks at distance to amenities, pedestrian friendliness, population density and road metrics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
He praises the friendliness of Russians and says he feels safer day to day.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
All of this reinforced something for me: friendliness alone is not a sufficient reason to trust someone with your finances.
From MarketWatch ● May 27, 2026
This upper rung of tech media is moving toward flattering, access-driven coverage, where the powerful reward friendliness more than broader audiences reward independence.
From Slate ● Apr. 7, 2026
Momentarily, he forgets about the reel and looks me directly in the eye with total friendliness.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
