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

Casual and low-key, but sophisticated and very personable—all the friendliness without the snootiness. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026

To identify the most ideal states to have a baby, WalletHub compared all 50 states plus the District of Columbia across 31 key metrics covering affordability, health care accessibility, and baby- and family-friendliness. — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026

The Queen City ranked 64th for pet budget, 56th for pet health and wellness and 84th for outdoor pet-friendliness. — Evan Moore august 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2026

Those include cost, health care, baby-friendliness, and family-friendliness. — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 8 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above