Word
friendliness
Phoneticsfriend·li·ness, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɹɛndɫinɪs/
UK/fɹˈɛndlinəs/
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.”
Examples
simple
“The friendliness of the staff made us feel welcome.”
contextual
“The hotel's warm friendliness and excellent service helped the guests forget their long journey.”
complex
“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.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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