Friendly Definition & Meaning
friendly
- adjective
- characteristic of or befitting a friend; "friendly advice"; "a friendly neighborhood"; "the only friendly person here"; "a friendly host and hostess"
- inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile; "a government friendly to our interests"; "an amicable agreement"
- easy to understand or use; "user-friendly computers"; "a consumer-friendly policy"; "a reader-friendly novel"
- of or belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally; "in friendly territory"; "he was accidentally killed by friendly fire"
- noun
- troops belonging to or allied with your own military forces; "friendlies came to their rescue"
"Friendly" in song lyrics
See how friendly is used in real songs:
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"And ex-homeboys who used to be friendly"
3rd Bass — Green Eggs and Swine -
"So I'm like Randy Johnson, thought I'd treat 'em all friendly"
7L & Esoteric f/ Slaine — Olde English -
"And I'm circling her like a tiger shark frenzied but friendly"
Aesop Rock f/ Pfac — Cook it Up
Words that rhyme with friendly
Usage tips for "friendly"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "friendly" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for friendly to find words that pair well.
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