friendly
adjective
characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship.
friendlier
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comparativeof friendly.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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“That doesn’t make a home within reach for everyone, but, for people who can afford to buy now, it’s a much friendlier market than it was a few years ago.”
From MarketWatch β Sep. 10, 2026
Indeed, United did not have a shot on target until the ninth minute of second-half stoppage time, substitute Simi Awujo's goal giving the scoreline a friendlier look.
From BBC β Sep. 4, 2026
Here the surroundings are less bleak, the library better, the prisoners friendlier.
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 3, 2026
The Kospi’s recovery this session, led by chip makers, shows that the AI bid is alive, but it is recovering from a heavy drawdown and still depends on a friendlier rates backdrop, the analyst notes.
From The Wall Street Journal β Jul. 15, 2026
This one seems a whole lot friendlier but just to be certain, I check that Max's bag is securely on my shoulders.
From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi
