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 of friendliness

• friendship
• generosity
• cordiality
• neighborliness
• kindness
• goodwill

Examples of friendliness in a Sentence

the family was overwhelmed by the friendliness of the welcoming committee

Recent Examples on the Web

The service Service is excellent but the staff are a bit more relaxed than other five stars of this caliber, preferring friendliness to formality. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026

But amid the nationwide upheaval, San Francisco is the first major city to be left without a primary immigration court, leaving chaos and dysfunction in a region long known for its friendliness to asylum seekers. —Olga R. Rodriguez, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026

But amid the nationwide upheaval, San Francisco is the first major city to be left without a primary immigration court, leaving chaos and dysfunction in a region long known for its friendliness to asylum seekers. —ABC News, 22 May 2026

Kudos to this restaurant for their high quality of food, presentation of the meal and the friendliness and attention of the outstanding staff. —Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above