Friendly

8 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Kind and pleasant in manner, or showing characteristics of a friend. Describes behaviour that is warm, welcoming, and helpful towards others.

“The friendly shopkeeper always greeted customers with a warm smile and helpful advice.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈfrɛndli/

Syllables

friend·ly

Related Words

Synonyms

amiablecordialgenialaffable

Antonyms

hostileunfriendly

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains LY ending with FRIEND root - watch for double vowels

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Scrabble

Worth 15 points; LY suffix provides good extension opportunities

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Words you can make from Friendly

Shorter words formed from the letters in “friendly”.

finder friend deify diner drily dynel edify eldin elfin felid fendy ferly ferny fidel field fiend fiery filed filer findy fined finer fired flied

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