Simple meaning
What does Friendly mean?
Friendly means acting kind and welcoming to people.
Dictionary definition
Kind, welcoming, and pleasant toward others.
Example sentences
Friendly in a sentence
easy
The friendly dog wagged its tail.
medium
A friendly smile helped the new student feel welcome.
hard
The guide used a friendly tone while explaining the museum rules.
Synonyms
Words like Friendly
kindUse when someone cares about others.
welcomingUse when someone makes others feel included.
Antonyms
Opposite words
unfriendlyUse when someone is not kind or welcoming.
rudeUse when someone is not polite.
Word family
Friendly word family
Base word
friendly
adjective
friendlier
More friendly.
adjective
friendliest
Most friendly.
noun
friendliness
The quality of being friendly.
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Practice 1
What does friendly mean?
Friendly means pleasant and kind toward others.
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