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neighborly

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adjective neigh·bor·ly \ˈnā-bər-lē\

Definition of neighborly

  1. :  of, relating to, or characteristic of congenial neighbors; especially :  friendly a neighborly welcome

neighborliness

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Examples of neighborly in a Sentence

  1. She was friendly in a neighborly way.

  2. they were neighborly folks, always ready to lend a helping hand whenever necessary

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neighborly Synonyms

Synonyms
amicable, bonhomous, buddy-buddy, chummy, collegial, companionable, comradely, cordial, genial, hail-fellow, hail-fellow-well-met, hearty, matey [chiefly British], friendly, palsy, palsy-walsy [slang], warm, warmhearted
Antonyms
antagonistic, hostile, unfriendly
Related Words
affable, agreeable, approachable, good-natured, good-tempered, gracious, nice, sweet; clubby, convivial, folksy, gregarious, hospitable, sociable, social; jolly, jovial, merry; extroverted (also extraverted), outgoing; brotherly, fraternal, sisterly; close, familiar, intimate; adoring, affectionate, devoted, fond, lovesome, loving, tender, tenderhearted
Near Antonyms
alienated, estranged; chilly, cold, cold-blooded, cool, frigid, frosty, glacial, icy, wintry (also wintery); unsociable, unsocial; aggressive, argumentative, bellicose, belligerent, combative, contentious, disputatious, pugnacious, quarrelsome, scrappy, truculent; inhospitable, inimical

Synonym Discussion of neighborly

amicable, neighborly, friendly mean exhibiting goodwill and an absence of antagonism. amicable implies a state of peace and a desire on the part of the parties not to quarrel. maintained amicable relations neighborly implies a disposition to live on good terms with others and to be helpful on principle. neighborly concern friendly stresses cordiality and often warmth or intimacy of personal relations. sought friendly advice

NEIGHBORLY Defined for English Language Learners

neighborly

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adjective

Definition of neighborly for English Language Learners

  • : helpful and friendly

NEIGHBORLY Defined for Kids

neighborly

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adjective neigh·bor·ly \ˈnā-bər-lē\

Definition of neighborly for Students

  1. :  familiar and helpful :  friendly

neighborliness

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