Friendly
Adjective
UK
/ˈfrend.li/
US
/ˈfrend.li/
Definition
Kind and pleasant towards others.
ard others; showing care and warmth.
ard others; showing care and warmth.
Example
"Children are often very friendly."
"She spoke in a friendly tone that made everyone feel relaxed."
"The teams played a friendly match to build good sportsmanship."
Explanation
Friendly means kind, warm, and easy to talk to. A friendly person smiles, helps others, and makes people feel comfortable. For example, The shop assistant was very friendly and polite. The word can also describe actions or situations that are pleasant or not harmful, like a friendly match (a game played for fun, not competition). Being friendly shows good manners, care, and respect for others. It’s often used to describe people, behaviour, or even environments, like a friendly neighbourhood or a friendly tone.