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

But many in Europe are concerned about his potential friendliness with the Kremlin. —Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 21 Apr. 2026

Creators on DeviantArt enjoy the convenience, security, and user-friendliness of modern internet retail platforms combined with the broad reach and audience-building features of mainstream social media. —The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026

But, most importantly, her warmth and friendliness make the difference. —News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026

And the openness and the friendliness and the happy faces. —Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for friendliness

• unfriendliness