You must be friendly with your neighbors.
Source: tatoeba (18667)
Friendly
/ˈfɹɛnd.li/
Synonyms for "friendly" (251 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (51)
Adjective(10 words)
accessibleaffableaffiliativeamiablebenign fungusbenign fungus speciesbenign tonechummierchummiestcolloquial phrases
Adjective(4 words)
Verb(2 words)
Noun(3 words)
classmate acceptanceclassmate friendlycolloquial diction
Strong matches (75)
comfycommodiouscommunicativecompanionablecompanionatecompatiblecongenialcongeniallyconsideratecontentedconvenientconvivialcooperativecordialcordiallycourteouscozycushionedcushionycushy
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decentdemonstrativedevotedeasefuleasyengagingexpansivefamiliarfamiliarlyfatherlyfavorablefavorablyfit for societyfond of societyforthcomingfraternalfriendlikefriendliwisefriendly withfriends withgenerousgenialgeniallygoodgood-naturedgraciousgregarioushand in handharmoniousheartilyheartyhelpful
Adjective(13 words)
Noun(2 words)
engaging performancegentle reminder
Verb(1 words)
Related words (125)
homelikehomelyhomeyhomishhospitableintimateintimatelykindkindlykindly-disposedliberallived inlived-inlovingluxuriousmateymellowneighborlikeneighborlyneighbourly
Show 49 more words
niceobligingon good termsopenopenheartedoutgoingpallypalsy-walsypeaceablepeacefulplainpleasantpleasantlypropitiousreadyreceptiverelaxingreposefulrestfulroomysibsimpaticosimplesisterlysnugsociablesocialsocial-mindedsoftsunnysweetsympatheticsympathiquethickunhostileunpretendingunreservedurbanewarmwarm-heartedwarmheartedwarmlywelcomingwell-affectedwell-disposedwell-intentionedwell-meaningwell-meantwith open arms
Adjective(6 words)
Adjective(32 words)
huggyinformal assessmentinformal guidelineinformal instructioninformal methodsinformal toneintimate detailsintuitivelikableobligingold high german kindplatonic relationshipplayful interfacepleasant climatereadablesocial adjectivesocial approachedsocial feelingsocial groupssocial norms
Show 12 more words
social organizationssocial qualitysocial traitunsouredwarm opennesswarm tonewarmestwelcoming culturewelcoming cultureswelcoming protocolwell disposedwell-disposed
Noun(13 words)
Adverb(2 words)
more social-bondmost social person
Determiner(1 words)
most social group
Verb(2 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: accessible, accessible, accommodating, acquainted, affable.
- Sentence evidence is available for friendly, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse, wiktionary, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "friendly".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "friendly"
Keep "friendly" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "friendly" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "friendly", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "friendly" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
7 entriesMore specific
5 entriesCollocations
6 entriesfriendly competitionfriendly environmentfriendly interfacefriendly policyfriendly relationsfriendly tone
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
3 entriesAntonyms
3 entriessimilar
27 entriesShowing 16 of 27 words.
Sample sentences
42 total sentences available.
You should be friendly rather than stubborn.
Source: tatoeba (20780)
We have established friendly relations with the new government of that country.
Source: tatoeba (23191)
At one time we were enemies, but we've buried the hatchet and we are now on friendly terms with each other.
Source: tatoeba (27759)
Showing 4 of 42 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "friendly"?
Closest matches include accessible, accessible, accommodating, acquainted, affable.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "friendly"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.