Definition

1. Noun:
   • A friendly disposition: The quality or state of being friendly; a kind, pleasant, and welcoming attitude or manner.
   • A feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company: A warm, positive sentiment felt towards someone, characterized by a desire for their companionship.

Usage and Examples

• Noun:
  • The friendliness of the local people made our vacation wonderful. (The welcoming attitude of the local people was the cause of our wonderful vacation.)
  • I was touched by her genuine friendliness towards the new student. (I was moved by her sincere feeling of liking and warmth towards the new student.)
  • Customer service requires both efficiency and friendliness. (Customer service needs both effective work and a pleasant, welcoming manner.)

Advanced Usage

• "To show friendliness": To demonstrate a warm and welcoming attitude.
  • A simple smile is an easy way to show friendliness.
• "An air of friendliness": A general atmosphere or impression of being friendly.
  • Despite the formal setting, there was an air of friendliness in the room.

Variants and Related Words

• Friendly (adj): Having or showing a kind and pleasant disposition.
  • She is a very friendly neighbor.
• Befriend (verb): To act as a friend to someone; to become a friend of.
  • He made an effort to befriend the shy newcomer.

Synonyms

• Amicability: A disposition or quality of being friendly and peaceable.
• Warmth: The quality of being enthusiastic, affectionate, or kind.
• Cordiality: Sincere warmth and friendliness of feeling.

Antonyms

• Hostility: Unfriendly or antagonistic behavior or feelings.
• Unfriendliness: The quality of not being friendly; coldness or hostility.
• Aloofness: A state of being distant, reserved, or indifferent.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• "To extend the hand of friendliness": To make a gesture showing a desire to be friendly.
  • The leader extended the hand of friendliness to the rival nation.
• "A facade of friendliness": A false or superficial appearance of being friendly.
  • His smile was just a facade of friendliness hiding his true intentions.

Noun

1. a friendly disposition
2. a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company