Definitions for Friendly

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Friendly friend·ly

Spelling: [frend-lee]

IPA: /ˈfrɛnd li/

Friendly is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 268 anagrams from letters in Friendly (defilnry).

Definitions for Friendly

noun

1. a person who is in sympathetic relationship to oneself or one's side; an ally or supporter.

adverb

1. Also, friendlily. in a friendly manner; like a friend.

adjective

1. characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship:
2. like a friend; kind; helpful:
3. favorably disposed; inclined to approve, help, or support:
4. not hostile or at variance; amicable:
5. easy to use, operate, understand, etc. (usually used in combination):
6. able to coexist with something without harm or trouble (usually used in combination):

Origin of Friendly

before 900; Middle English frendly, Old English frēondlīc. See friend, -ly

Examples for Friendly

If I can hear his friendly voice, and know he is not heavy-burthened, I am happy.

The old man was looking at her with frank and friendly apology for his intrusion.

The natives met with were friendly, but to us altogether unintelligible.

The congregation was warm, friendly, and welcoming—traits, he says, he later came to believe they used to coax members in.

Have you not of late struggled against the warnings of this friendly spirit?

Sena might have felt insulated from suspicion in part because of his friendly relationship with local police.

By contrast, a gun will allow a pilot to attack hostile forces that are less than 300 feet from friendly ground forces.

In reality, there is no such thing as a “friendly” intelligence service.

A friendly twenty-something woman originally from Toronto said it best.

A portly burgher was he, friendly of tongue and free of purse.