friendliness

noun

ˈfren(d)-lē-nəs How to pronounce friendliness (audio)
Definition of friendlinessnext
as in friendship
kindly concern, interest, or support the family was overwhelmed by the friendliness of the welcoming committee

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Recent Examples of friendliness With just 21 rooms, the service is impeccable, achieving a level of familiarity and friendliness that larger properties simply can’t. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026 But there's more to these cities than tax-friendliness, WalletHub said. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 Diaper qualities and features Some general diaper selection factors to consider are cost, softness, absorbency, fit, fragrance, ingredients and environmental friendliness. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 In separate Wallet Hub analyses, California ranked seventh for the quality of childbirth healthcare, 23rd for baby-friendliness, 29th for family-friendliness and 51st for the cost of childbirth. — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for friendliness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for friendliness
  1. friendship
  2. generosity
  3. cordiality
  4. neighborliness
  5. kindness
  6. goodwill
Noun
  • However, their love for music wins out, and the two develop a life-changing friendship.
    — Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
  • In fact, when all is said and done, one of my favorite parts of this season was watching the friendship between Kat and Gen evolve.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of friendship
Noun
  • Jewel-bright macarons and sweets set a tone of abundant generosity at check-in.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The Sun in your 8th House opposes Saturn in your 2nd, highlighting the difference between generosity and taking on more than feels sustainable.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of generosity
Noun
  • Joe Biden rose through the Senate, which required cordiality and the ability to strike deals with rivals.
    — Jonathan A. Czin, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The cordiality and handsome looks of the dining room are exquisite reminders of elaborate Milanese design.
    — John Mariani, Forbes.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Definition of cordiality
Noun
  • Charity and neighborliness helped a lot — many victims are still thankful to churches and neighbors that volunteered their labor, according to Whitney Bailey, a disaster response project director at AppalReD Legal Aid.
    — Michael Phillis, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • And in this quiet corner, tucked away from the hustle of the Grand Concourse's main drag, Parsons sees one of the fairgrounds biggest opportunities to tend that neighborliness.
    — Courtney Crowder, Des Moines Register, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of neighborliness
Noun
  • Lee, meanwhile, is magnificent in a role requiring similar kindness, only laced with loneliness and loss.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Amagda Pérez Amagda Pérez advocates for immigrants and farmworkers with kindness, respect and determination.
    — The Sacramento Bee staff, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of kindness
Noun
  • ComEd’s commitment to carry out the Monarch CCAA also seems to encourage goodwill and community engagement.
    — Susan DeGrane, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • That this is largely due to the goodwill generated by the fourth season’s previous episodes — and, of course, the usual charming performances and memorable dialogue — is sort of beside the point.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of goodwill

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“Friendliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/friendliness. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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