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Q: How does the adjective 'friendly' contrast with its synonyms?

The words amicable and neighborly are common synonyms of friendly . While all three words mean "exhibiting goodwill and an absence of antagonism," friendly stresses cordiality and often warmth or intimacy of personal relations. // sought friendly advice

Q: When can 'amicable' be used instead of 'friendly'?

Although the words amicable and friendly have much in common, amicable implies a state of peace and a desire on the part of the parties not to quarrel. // maintained amicable relations

Q: In what contexts can 'neighborly' take the place of 'friendly'?

The words neighborly and friendly are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, neighborly implies a disposition to live on good terms with others and to be helpful on principle. // neighborly concern

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as in warm

having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest all of the people in my new department seem friendly as a friendly gesture, we presented our new neighbors with a plate of homemade cookies

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as in familiar

closely acquainted we're friendly with our neighbors

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as in positive

expressing approval a friendly sign that our pet project would be approved

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as in obliging

willing to do a favor a kid-friendly restaurant with high chairs and a special menu for small-fry appetites

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as in helpful

promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being the state's attitude towards commercial development is widely regarded as friendly to the business community

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as in friendlily

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noun

as in intimate

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How does the adjective friendly contrast with its synonyms?

The words amicable and neighborly are common synonyms of friendly. While all three words mean "exhibiting goodwill and an absence of antagonism," friendly stresses cordiality and often warmth or intimacy of personal relations.

sought friendly advice

When can amicable be used instead of friendly?

Although the words amicable and friendly have much in common, amicable implies a state of peace and a desire on the part of the parties not to quarrel.

maintained amicable relations

In what contexts can neighborly take the place of friendly?

The words neighborly and friendly are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, neighborly implies a disposition to live on good terms with others and to be helpful on principle.

neighborly concern