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

• 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

Most of us rely on visual shortcuts, such as bright colors that might suggest warmth or friendliness, while dark, edgy imagery might be read as rebellious or intense. —Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025

Now able to delegate most responsibilities to her staff, Trish credits her business’ growth and longevity to friendliness and empathy. —Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025

Unfortunately, it wasn't meant to be, and he was returned to the shelter because his owners couldn't manage his energy and friendliness. —Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025

To determine the most affordable states for retirees, the Retirement Living Research Team considered housing costs, living expenses and tax friendliness across all 50 states. —Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for friendliness

• unfriendliness