adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Showing the qualities of a friendly and helpful neighbour. British, Canada

   "She's so neighbourly that she always holds a welcoming party for new residents."

Adjective

1. 1
   exhibiting the qualities expected in a friendly neighbor wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

friendlyaffableagreeableamiablechristiancivil

Example

More examples

"Neighbourly relations are necessary for success."

Etymology

From neighbour + -ly.

Related phrases

good-neighbourly

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