friendly

I UK [ˈfren(d)lɪ] / US adjective
Word forms "friendly":
adjective friendly comparative friendlier superlative friendliest
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Metaphor:

A friendly relationship between people is like warm, sunny weather. When people are unfriendly towards one another, it is like cold weather. They greeted us warmly when we arrived. ♦ They are very warm-hearted/cold-hearted people. ♦ I didn't like him at first, but I soon warmed to him. ♦ She has a sunny disposition. ♦ Their friendly greetings were met with a frosty silence. ♦ We were given a rather chilly reception. ♦ He stared at us coldly. ♦ She treated us with cool indifference. ♦ The other two girls began to freeze her out. ♦ Observers have noted a thaw in Franco-American relations.

1) someone who is friendly is always pleasant and helpful towards other people

I enjoy working there – everyone is so friendly.

He will be remembered as a kind, friendly person.

friendly towards/to:

The local people went out of their way to be friendly towards us.

a) used about people's behaviour

a friendly smile/manner/welcome:

The receptionist greeted us with a friendly smile.

b) used about places and situations

There's a warm and friendly atmosphere in the pub.

It's not a very friendly city.

2) if you are friendly with someone, you are their friend

Janet and I used to be very friendly (= friends with each other).

friendly with:

Doctors shouldn't get too friendly with their patients.

on friendly terms:

We parted on friendly terms.

3)

a) a friendly game is not part of a competition but is played for fun or to practise skills

Moscow Dynamo came and played Walsall in a friendly match.

b) used for saying that people compete with each other but are friends

There was a friendly rivalry between them.

4)

a) a friendly country or government has a good relationship with your country and is not your enemy

To the Allies, Switzerland was a friendly neutral country.

The new country hopes to establish friendly relations with all its neighbours.

b) on the same side as you in a war

friendly aircraft

5) business a friendly takeover is one in which a company has agreed that another company should buy it

Derived word:
friendliness
noun uncountable
II UK [ˈfren(d)lɪ] / US [ˈfrendlɪ] noun [countable]
Word forms "friendly":
singular friendly plural friendlies British

a game that is not part of a competition but is played for fun or to practise skills