folksiness

noun

Definition of folksinessnext
as in friendliness

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  1. friendliness
  2. cordiality
  3. sociability
Noun
  • Analysts compared the 100 largest U.S. cities across 28 key indicators of environmental friendliness and sustainability, from greenhouse gas emissions per capita and water quality to job opportunities in sustainability.
    Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 17 Oct. 2024
  • If dog lovers shift their demand from a dog’s hair color and tail length to their comfort with strangers and new places, this friendliness could quickly ripple through the population and become amplified with each successive generation.
    Brian Hare, The Atlantic, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of friendliness
Noun
  • The former President posted on Truth Social eight times about it, and his campaign and supporters have also latched on, in a sharp contrast from the notable cordiality shown on stage between Trump’s running mate Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance and his rival, Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, Minn.
    Koh Ewe, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Here’s my review of The Peninsula Chicago, an exquisite five-star hotel where Far Eastern charm and cordiality meet Midwestern hospitality.
    Wendy Altschuler, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2024
Definition of cordiality
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  • Researchers at the University of Granada found that people who use self-defeating humor tend to have higher psychological well-being, especially in terms of happiness and, to a lesser extent, sociability.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
  • According to the National Capital Poison Center, the effects of the drug include a sense of openness, sociability, and euphoria.
    Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2024
Definition of sociability
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