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friendliness

n.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈfɹɛndɫinɪs// UK //fɹˈɛndlinəs// friend·li·ness

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.


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.

Antonyms
Origin

From Middle English freendlynesse, frendlynes, equivalent to friendly + -ness.

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