friendliness

noun

friend·​li·​ness ˈfren(d)-lē-nəs 

: the quality or state of being friendly: such as

a

: disposition to goodwill, warmth, or kindness to others

I love the Santa Ynez Valley. I love its rolling hills, the friendliness of the people and the care I have seen neighbors extend to neighbors.

—Elayne Klasson

b

: the quality of being suited to particular needs, concerns, users, etc.

… keeps developers on task to reach an agreed-upon level of efficiency and environmental friendliness in building projects.

—John Patrick Pullen

—often used in combination

The app catalogs over 75,000 trails across the United States and Canada, with handy filters to search trails by skill level, accessibility, or dog-friendliness.

—Arielle Pardes

As always, Pittman became the fixer, leading the charge to upgrade service and focus on consumer-friendliness.

—Daniel McGinn

Synonyms

• amity
• benevolence
• brotherhood
• charity
• cordiality
• cordialness
• fellowship
• friendship
• gemütlichkeit
• good-fellowship
• goodwill
• kindliness
• neighborliness

Examples of friendliness in a Sentence

the family was overwhelmed by the friendliness of the welcoming committee

Recent Examples on the Web

Even in humans, a smile does not always convey friendliness and joy. —Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024

That kind of friendliness requires adopting the clichéd feel-goodery inherent in many group fitness classes. —Mikala Jamison, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024

While the three brands offer a similar aesthetic, equal levels of family friendliness, and familiar amenities and service styles, your choice is best determined by the location of its hotels. —Kim Westerman, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024

That shareholder friendliness is one reason to like the stock. —Brett Owens, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above