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Friendly

🔄 Synonyms of "Friendly"

23 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
affableReceiving others kindly and conversing with them in a free and friendly manner; friendly, courteous, sociable.
amiableFriendly; kind; sweet; gracious
cordialnounHearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.
genialFriendly and cheerful; enlivening.
amicableShowing friendliness or goodwill.
intimateverbClosely acquainted; familiar.
favorableUS standard spelling of favourable. [Apt to win favour; pleasing.]
chummynoun(informal) Friendly:
informalSuited for everyday use.
companionatePertaining to a (chiefly romantic) relationship that emphasises companionship and mutual respect.
socialnounOf or relating to society.
cozyverb(American spelling) Alternative spelling of cosy. [(of a place or object) Affording comfort and warmth; snug; social and comfortable.]
well-disposedfriendly and sympathetic
mateynoun(UK) Sociable or friendly.
palsy-walsy(slang) Very friendly, especially in an excessive or artificial way.
couthyAlternative form of couthie. [(Scotland) Friendly, agreeable, pleasant.]
comradelyHaving the characteristics of a comrade or of comradeship; companionable.
couthie(Scotland) Friendly, agreeable, pleasant.
hail-fellownounSynonym of hail-fellow-well-met.
pallynounLike a pal; friendly.
neighborlyUS standard spelling of neighbourly. [(British, Canada) Showing the qualities of a friendly and helpful neighbour.]
neighbourly(British, Canada) Showing the qualities of a friendly and helpful neighbour.
hail-fellow-well-metnounSociable, friendly.

↔️ Antonyms of "Friendly"

Words with the opposite meaning.

WordDefinition
hostilenounNot friendly; appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence or a desire to thwart and injure.
unfriendlynounNot friendly; hostile; mean.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Friendly"

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WordDefinition
affableReceiving others kindly and conversing with them in a free and friendly manner; friendly, courteous, sociable.
amicableShowing friendliness or goodwill.
genialFriendly and cheerful; enlivening.
amiableFriendly; kind; sweet; gracious
cordialHearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.
well-disposedfriendly and sympathetic
palsy-walsy(slang) Very friendly, especially in an excessive or artificial way.
hail-fellow-well-metSociable, friendly.
couthie(Scotland) Friendly, agreeable, pleasant.
neighbourly(British, Canada) Showing the qualities of a friendly and helpful neighbour.
intimateClosely acquainted; familiar.
matey(UK) Sociable or friendly.
hail-fellowSynonym of hail-fellow-well-met.
pallyLike a pal; friendly.
chummy(informal) Friendly:
favorableUS standard spelling of favourable. [Apt to win favour; pleasing.]
socialOf or relating to society.
comradelyHaving the characteristics of a comrade or of comradeship; companionable.
companionatenounPertaining to a (chiefly romantic) relationship that emphasises companionship and mutual respect.
neighborlyUS standard spelling of neighbourly. [(British, Canada) Showing the qualities of a friendly and helpful neighbour.]

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