friendly
adjective
friendlier;
friendliest
Definition of friendly
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: of, relating to, or befitting a friend: such as
a
: showing kindly interest and goodwill
friendly neighbors
b
: not hostile
a friendly merger offer
also
: involving or coming from actions of one's own forces
friendly fire
c
: cheerful, comforting
the friendly glow of the fire
2
: serving a beneficial or helpful purpose
A friendly breeze finally drove the boat into harbor.
3a
: easy to use or understand
friendly computer software
—often used in combination a reader-friendly layout
b
: designed or intended to accommodate particular needs, users, etc.
—usually used in combination a kid-friendly restaurant… providing a more business-friendly and professional environment …— Matt Miller
— see also user-friendly
4
: not causing or likely to cause harm
environmentally friendly packaging [=packaging that does not damage the environment]
—often used in combination an eco-friendly vehicle
friendly
adverbDefinition of friendly (Entry 2 of 3)
: in a friendly manner : amicably
friendly
noun
plural friendlies
Definition of friendly (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: one that is friendly
especially
: a native who is friendly to settlers or invaders
2
chiefly British
: a match between sports teams and especially international teams that has no connection with league or championship play
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