Word Noun
friendliness
n.
B1 Intermediate US /ˈfɹɛndɫinɪs/ UK /fɹˈɛndlinəs/ friend·li·ness UK spelling friendlinesses
Definition
n.the quality of being kind, helpful, and easy to get along with. It is the feeling you have when someone is warm and welcoming.
n.the quality of being kind, helpful, and pleasant in manner. Refers to the social trait of being approachable and hospitable.
Examples
“The friendliness of the staff made us feel welcome.”
“The hotel's warm friendliness and excellent service helped the guests forget their long journey.”
“While the city's architecture was impressive, it was the friendliness of the local residents that truly made the visit memorable and comfortable for the travelers.”
Etymology
From Middle English freendlynesse, frendlynes, equivalent to friendly + -ness.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Origin Middle English freendlynesse,frendlynes
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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