Friendly

noun

/ˈfɹɛndli/

Word Frequency: 20.0

Definitions

1.nounA game which is of no consequence in terms of ranking, betting etc.

"This match is merely a friendly, so don't worry too much about it."

2.nounA person or entity on the same side in a conflict.

3.adjectiveGenerally warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character.

"Your cat seems very friendly."

4.adjectiveInviting, characteristic of friendliness.

"He gave a friendly smile."

5.adjectiveHaving an easy or accepting relationship with something.

"a dog-friendly café"

6.adjectiveWithout any hostility.

"a friendly competition"

7.adjectivePromoting the good of any person; favourable; propitious.

"a friendly breeze or gale"

8.adjectiveOf or pertaining to friendlies (friendly noun sense 2, below). Also applied to other bipolar confrontations, such as team sports

"The soldier was killed by friendly fire."

9.adjectiveBeing or relating to two or more natural numbers with a common abundancy.

"friendly"

10.adjective(in compounds) Compatible with, or not damaging to (the compounded noun).

"Organic farms only use soil-friendly fertilisers."