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
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 combinationJohn Patrick PullenThe 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
Arielle PardesAs always, Pittman became the fixer, leading the charge to upgrade service and focus on consumer-friendliness.—Daniel McGinn
Daniel McGinnExamples of friendliness in a Sentence
the family was overwhelmed by the friendliness of the welcoming committee
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Politicians in these countries have quietly expressed revulsion at President Donald Trump’s apparent friendliness with Vladimir Putin and willingness to make sweetheart deals at the expense of Ukraine.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2025
In the early 2000s, the village's pedestrian friendliness and mix of uses was ahead of its time — for the U.S.
—Alexandria Sands, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025
The Neighborhood began its run in 2018 with a simple premise: What if the friendliest guy from the Midwest moves his family to a neighborhood in Los Angeles where not everyone looks like him or appreciates his friendliness?
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 10 Mar. 2025
Perhaps the goal is to use the model for customer service and everyday tasks where friendliness and emotional intelligence (EQ) are more important than math skills, for example.
—Emily Forlini, PCMAG, 27 Feb. 2025
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Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2025
In the early 2000s, the village's pedestrian friendliness and mix of uses was ahead of its time — for the U.S.
—Alexandria Sands, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025
The Neighborhood began its run in 2018 with a simple premise: What if the friendliest guy from the Midwest moves his family to a neighborhood in Los Angeles where not everyone looks like him or appreciates his friendliness?
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 10 Mar. 2025
Perhaps the goal is to use the model for customer service and everyday tasks where friendliness and emotional intelligence (EQ) are more important than math skills, for example.
—Emily Forlini, PCMAG, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for friendliness
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“Friendliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/friendliness. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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