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Common collocations with friendly in American Collocation

friendly adjective

US /ˈfren(d)li/

very

exceptionally
extremely
genuinely
incredibly
particularly
really
very

Everyone was very friendly and helpful.

rather

pretty
quite

They shook hands and became quite friendly.

in a good way

delightfully
fantastically
wonderfully

The people are so wonderfully friendly and that is the most important thing.

always

always
unfailingly

It’s a beautiful city and the locals are unfailingly friendly.

too

overly
too

Parents warn their children about overly friendly strangers in the street.

atmosphere or manner

atmosphere
environment
manner
personality

We offer training and careers advice in an informal and friendly atmosphere.

person or people

bunch
locals
staff

My colleagues are a friendly bunch, always ready to help.

behaviour

banter
chat
face
greeting
service
smile
welcome

It was good to see a friendly face when I finally arrived at my destination.

A friendly welcome awaits you at our Bed and Breakfast.

competition

rivalry

There is much friendly rivalry between the two bands.

appear
be
become
feel
look
seem
sound

I don’t think he was feeling very friendly towards me!

welcoming

approachable
hospitable
informal

The Texan people were very friendly and hospitable.

lively

chatty
cheerful
enthusiastic
lively
outgoing
sociable

So if you have an outgoing and friendly personality, apply now!

polite

courteous
pleasant
polite

You will be impressed by our polite friendly customer service.

caring

attentive
caring
helpful
supportive
warm

We have tried to create a warm and friendly environment in which you can relax.

professional

efficient
experienced
informative
knowledgeable
professional
reliable

Ordering was easy, and the service was efficient and friendly.