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
Elayne Klasson
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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For cities, readers were asked to rate sights/landmarks, culture, food, friendliness, shopping and value.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 8 July 2025
China’s growing friendliness toward South Korea might be partly motivated by the unstable situation on the international stage, Kim said.
—Julia Zhong, NBC news, 2 June 2025
Missouri also ranked seventh in overall living costs and 22nd in overall tax friendliness.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2025
Most of us rely on visual shortcuts, such as bright colors that might suggest warmth or friendliness, while dark, edgy imagery might be read as rebellious or intense.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
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Colson Thayer, People.com, 8 July 2025
China’s growing friendliness toward South Korea might be partly motivated by the unstable situation on the international stage, Kim said.
—Julia Zhong, NBC news, 2 June 2025
Missouri also ranked seventh in overall living costs and 22nd in overall tax friendliness.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2025
Most of us rely on visual shortcuts, such as bright colors that might suggest warmth or friendliness, while dark, edgy imagery might be read as rebellious or intense.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for friendliness
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“Friendliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/friendliness. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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