friendly

[frend-lee] / ˈfrɛnd li /

ADJECTIVE

intimate, companionable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affable affectionate amiable amicable attentive beneficial chummy cordial familiar favorable good helpful loving loyal neighborly peaceful receptive sympathetic welcoming

STRONG

close faithful kind sociable tender thick

WEAK

attached auspicious benevolent benign buddy-buddy civil clubby comradely conciliatory confiding convivial fond genial kindly on good terms outgoing peaceable propitious solicitous well-disposed

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aloof bad cold cool disadvantageous disagreeable disliking distant harmful hostile hurtful hurting ignorant injurious mean reserved surly unfriendly unhelpful unpleasant unsociable

STRONG

inaccurate loose unkind

WEAK

antagonistic incompatible uncompanionable unreceptive

Example Sentences

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The US military has announced the loss of several aircraft during Iran operations, including a tanker that crashed in Iraq and three F-15s shot down by Kuwaiti friendly fire.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

The pilot flew outside of Iranian airspace and ejected safely over friendly territory, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

For Donio, being anti-stop-start doesn’t mean he’s against all environmentally friendly auto features.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“The U.S. can have a friendly diplomatic relationship with Cuba,” said Valdes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

To Jeremy's surprise, the man's voice was mild, almost friendly.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville

friendly

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