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

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 combination

The 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

As always, Pittman became the fixer, leading the charge to upgrade service and focus on consumer-friendliness.

—Daniel McGinn

Synonyms

• amity
• benevolence
• brotherhood
• charity
• cordiality
• cordialness
• fellowship
• friendship
• gemütlichkeit
• good-fellowship
• goodwill
• kindliness
• neighborliness

Examples of friendliness in a Sentence

the family was overwhelmed by the friendliness of the welcoming committee

Recent Examples on the Web

Humor and friendliness abound in this invitingly good-natured attraction. —Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2024

The city, with its warts-and-all friendliness, has a small-town feel. —Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 10 June 2024

But they are not exactly known for their friendliness or reliable service. —Chris Lau, CNN, 8 June 2024

The annual ranking is based on customer satisfaction surveys of over 500 airports, evaluating factors such as cleanliness, friendliness of airport staff, the ease of getting to and from the airport, terminal design, dining options, and more. —Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2024

Kwik Trip likes to call them guests ‒ many of whom are regular customers drawn by the company's consistency across locations, its savvy social media presence and the friendliness of its employees. —Karl Ebert, Journal Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2024

This friendliness evolved through self-domestication. —Brian Hare, Scientific American, 1 Aug. 2020

But Florida does have two cities on the list, with friendliness bolstering their quirky charms, deep history and vibrant art scenes. —Patrick McCreless, Miami Herald, 28 May 2024

And that friendliness translates to the visitors as well. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above