friendly
/ˈfrendli/Kind and pleasant in behavior or attitude
The staff at the hotel were very friendly.
The staff were kind and welcoming.
He gave me a friendly smile.
He smiled at me in a warm and pleasant way.
Often used to describe people who are easy to talk to and make others feel comfortable.
Designed to be easy to use or approach
The website has a friendly interface.
The website is designed to be easy and pleasant to use.
Can also describe things that are welcoming or easy to interact with.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Friendly' is often used to describe people who are kind and easy to talk to.
⚡Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
While 'friendly' is a positive word, using it too much can make your writing sound repetitive.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'frendly', from Old English 'frēondlīc', meaning 'of or relating to a friend'.
📝Usage Notes
Can be used to describe people, places, or things that are easy to approach or interact with.