friendliness
noun
friend·li·ness
ˈfren(d)-lē-nəs 
: the quality or state of being friendly: such as
a
: disposition to goodwill, warmth, or kindness to others
I love the Santa Ynez Valley. I love its rolling hills, the friendliness of the people and the care I have seen neighbors extend to neighbors.—
Elayne Klasson
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b
: the quality of being suited to particular needs, concerns, users, etc.
… keeps developers on task to reach an agreed-upon level of efficiency and environmental friendliness in building projects.—John Patrick Pullen
—often used in combinationJohn Patrick PullenThe app catalogs over 75,000 trails across the United States and Canada, with handy filters to search trails by skill level, accessibility, or dog-friendliness.—Arielle Pardes
Arielle PardesAs always, Pittman became the fixer, leading the charge to upgrade service and focus on consumer-friendliness.—Daniel McGinn
Daniel McGinnExamples of friendliness in a Sentence
the family was overwhelmed by the friendliness of the welcoming committee
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Ditto his distinctive appearance, trumped only by a persuasive smile that conveyed an innocence and friendliness somewhat at odds with his braggadocio tales and hedonistic tendencies.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
Google claims the expressive language sprinkled throughout the operating system is preferred by people of all ages, scoring high on attributes like playfulness, energy, creativity, and friendliness.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 13 May 2025
Trump-crown prince flaunt friendliness despite controversy Trump kicked off his speech at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum on Tuesday by praising the crown prince and the country of Saudi Arabia for their hospitality and friendship.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 13 May 2025
Ireland ranked number 23 in USA Today's ranking of the best countries in the world in 2024, primarily because of the friendliness of its people and its interesting Celtic heritage.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
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Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
Google claims the expressive language sprinkled throughout the operating system is preferred by people of all ages, scoring high on attributes like playfulness, energy, creativity, and friendliness.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 13 May 2025
Trump-crown prince flaunt friendliness despite controversy Trump kicked off his speech at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum on Tuesday by praising the crown prince and the country of Saudi Arabia for their hospitality and friendship.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 13 May 2025
Ireland ranked number 23 in USA Today's ranking of the best countries in the world in 2024, primarily because of the friendliness of its people and its interesting Celtic heritage.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
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“Friendliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/friendliness. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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