neighbourly

/'neibəli/

Thân thiện

A neighbourly family brings a freshly baked pie to their new next-door neighbours.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Friendly, kind, and helpful, especially in the way a good neighbor should be: "neighbourly" describes behavior that is characteristic of a considerate and supportive neighbor, marked by goodwill and a willingness to assist those living nearby.
   • Characterized by a sense of community and mutual respect among people who live close to each other: It can also describe the general atmosphere or relationship in an area where residents interact in a pleasant and cooperative manner.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • It was very neighbourly of you to offer to water my plants while I was away.
  • The street has a wonderfully neighbourly atmosphere; everyone knows each other and is always willing to help.
  • A simple, neighbourly gesture like bringing over a homemade pie can mean a lot.

Advanced Usage

• "in a neighbourly way/fashion": behaving in a manner typical of a good neighbor.
  • He offered his assistance in a neighbourly way, without expecting anything in return.

Variants and Related Words

• Neighbour (UK spelling) / Neighbor (US spelling) (n): a person living near or next door to the speaker or person referred to.
  • My next-door neighbor is very quiet.
• Neighbourliness (UK spelling) / Neighborliness (US spelling) (n): the quality of being friendly and helpful to one's neighbors.
  • The neighborliness in this small town is truly heartwarming.

Synonyms

• Friendly: kind and pleasant.
• Amiable: having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.
• Sociable: willing to talk and engage in activities with other people; friendly.
• Helpful: giving or ready to give help.

Antonyms

• Unfriendly: not friendly.
• Hostile: showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly.
• Inhospitable: (of a person) not welcoming or friendly to visitors or guests.
• Antisocial: contrary to the laws and customs of society; not sociable.

Related Phrases

• Good neighbor policy: a policy or attitude of being a good neighbor, often used in diplomatic contexts but applicable to personal conduct.
  • Their good neighbor policy means they always keep their property tidy and are considerate with noise.
• Neighborly love/affection: a feeling of goodwill and care for those who live nearby.
  • The community picnic is an expression of neighborly affection.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. exhibiting the qualities expected in a friendly neighbor

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