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 ribbing was good-natured overall, but when describing the rivalry, the friendliness dissipated. — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Overbearing friendliness might even be described as our national affect. — Jonathan A. Czin, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above