friendly

Meanings

• adjective

  Disposition or attitude of being friendly, kind, and pleasant.

  - "She has a friendly demeanor."
  - "The new employee was welcomed with friendly smiles."
  - "The friendly dog greeted us at the door."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfɹɛndli/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈfɹɛndli/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

hostile , unfriendly

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Synonyms

amicably , friendlily

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with friendly
clement , element , gentleman , helianthus , lement , pement , slement , tlement

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Variants

List of all variants of friendly that leads to same result
friendlier , friendliest , friendlily , friendly , friendlies , friendly fire , friendly fires , friendly societies , friendly society , friendly with , eco-friendly , user-friendliness , user-friendlinesses , user-friendly , on a friendly basis , ozone-friendly

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Etymology

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From Old French 'amicheable', from 'amichier' (friend).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'friendly fire' refers to enemy fire that is mistakenly targeted at one's own troops.

2. In astronomy, a friendly galaxy is one that is not expected to collide with our Milky Way galaxy in the future.

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Related Concepts

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1. Kindness: A virtue that involves treating others with compassion and consideration.

2. Hospitality: The act of providing warmth, food, and shelter to guests or strangers.

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Culture

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The term 'friendly' is often used to describe a pleasant and kind demeanor. In literature, the concept of being friendly is often portrayed as a desirable trait in characters, as it fosters positive relationships and creates a welcoming environment. In art, friendly characters are often depicted as having warm expressions and open body language.

How to Memorize "friendly"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a warm smile, open body language, and welcoming demeanor.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'friendly' with the feeling of warmth and kindness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'friendly' as 'Fostering Relationships and Inviting New Liaisons Yearly'.

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