neighborly

adjective

neigh·​bor·​ly ˈnā-bər-lē 

: of, relating to, or characteristic of congenial neighbors

especially : friendly

a neighborly welcome

neighborliness noun

Synonyms

• warm
• friendly
• gracious

Choose the Right Synonym for 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

Examples of neighborly in a Sentence

She was friendly in a neighborly way.

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Rules and use restrictions, and member discipline, helps protect residents by ensuring neighborly behavior in the HOA community. —Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025

The post, shared by u/wasnapping in the r/mildlyinfuriating subreddit, has garnered 43,000 upvotes since it was posted on September 11, stirring a spirited debate about entitlement, etiquette, and the limits of neighborly requests. —Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025

Next year, this historic eatery celebrates 80 years of serving tasty, homestyle fare with neighborly friendliness. —Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2025

Residents don’t like being told what to do, while at the same time some rules are necessary to ensure neighborly behavior, protect the architectural conformity, and preserve good appearances of HOA properties. —Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

neighborly

adjective

neigh·​bor·​ly ˈnā-bər-lē 

: of, relating to, or characteristic of neighbors

especially : friendly

a neighborly welcome

neighborliness noun