Synonyms of friendship

friendship

noun

ˈfren(d)-ˌship 

as in generosity

kindly concern, interest, or support

I appreciate your friendship during this difficult time for my family

Synonyms & Similar Words

• generosity
• brotherhood
• amity
• cordiality
• goodwill
• friendliness
• neighborliness
• kindness
• good-fellowship
• benevolence
• fellowship
• kindliness
• community
• companionship
• comradeship
• camaraderie
• harmony
• charity
• cordialness
• rapport
• collegiality
• tolerance
• bonhomie
• gemütlichkeit
• rapprochement
• empathy
• sympathy
• comity
• civility
• concord
• communion
• affinity
• company
• selflessness
• altruism
• unselfishness
• philanthropy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hatred
• malevolence
• venom
• intolerance
• hostility
• ill will
• enmity
• antagonism
• animosity
• malice
• hate
• antipathy
• disfavor
• rancor
• belligerency
• incivility
• quarrelsomeness
• querulousness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of friendship

How should friendship be prioritized in the face of these transformations? — Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

Earlier this week, Rolling Stone listed Laboriel among its top picks for possible replacements, noting his ferocious skills, friendship with Vedder, and his guest feature on the frontman’s 2022 solo LP, Earthling. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2026

Gemini May 21 – June 20 A friendship or group dynamic may become easier to read. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

But a revelation about your friendship circle or network is inevitable under this lunation. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026