Synonyms and antonyms of Friendly in British Thesaurus

friendly (adjective)

someone who is friendly is always pleasant and helpful towards other people

nice (adjective)

friendly, kind, and pleasant

warm (adjective)

kind and friendly in a way that makes other people feel comfortable

genuine (adjective)

honest, friendly and sincere

pleasant (adjective)

a pleasant person is friendly and behaves correctly in social situations

welcoming (adjective)

friendly and pleasant, especially to someone who has just arrived at a place

amiable (adjective)

friendly and pleasant

good-natured (adjective)

kind and friendly, and not easily annoyed

bubbly (adjective)

lively, happy, and friendly

warm-hearted (adjective)

friendly, kind, and generous

accessible (adjective)

an accessible person is friendly and easy to talk to, even if they are in an important position

affable (adjective)

friendly, relaxed, and easy to talk to

amicable (adjective)

mainly journalism friendly and without arguments

approachable (adjective)

someone who is approachable is friendly and easy to talk to

attentive (adjective)

behaving in a way that shows you care about someone and are willing to help them

bluff (adjective)

British used about the behaviour of such a person

bluff (adjective)

British someone who is bluff has a very direct manner that might offend some people, but is friendly and happy and does not intend to upset anyone

brotherly (adjective)

typical of the good feelings that a man or boy has for his brothers and sisters

buddy-buddy (adjective)

informal very friendly, especially in a way that seems false or silly

charming (adjective)

used about someone who behaves in a way people are attracted to

chatty (adjective)

someone who is chatty enjoys talking a lot in a friendly way

clubbable (adjective)

Britishold-fashioned friendly and good at talking to other people

collegial (adjective)

formal relaxed, friendly and cooperative, as is typical among a group of close colleagues

companionable (adjective)

friendly and with the qualities of a good friend who you spend a lot of time with

congenial (adjective)

formal friendly and enjoying the company of others

convivial (adjective)

friendly and making you feel welcome

cordial (adjective)

formal friendly

cordially (adverb)

formal used in formal invitations

cordially (adverb)

formal in a cordial way

expansive (adjective)

formal friendly, generous, or willing to talk

extrovert (adjective)

confident, lively, and happy in social situations

friendly (adjective)

used about people’s behaviour

friendly (adjective)

used about places and situations

friendly (adjective)

if you are friendly with someone, you are their friend

generous (adjective)

kind, friendly, and helpful

genial (adjective)

friendly and kind

good-humoured (adjective)

friendly, happy, and not easily annoyed or upset

gregarious (adjective)

a gregarious person enjoys being with other people

harmonious (adjective)

friendly and peaceful

hearty (adjective)

friendly and enthusiastic, sometimes in a slightly annoying way

informal (adjective)

relaxed and friendly

jolly (adjective)

friendly and cheerful

jovial (adjective)

cheerful and friendly

likable (adjective)

another spelling of likeable

likeable (adjective)

pleasant, friendly, and easy to like

matey (adjective)

Britishinformal friendly

neighborly ()

the American spelling of neighbourly

neighbourly (adjective)

showing a helpful and friendly attitude towards people, especially neighbours

nice as pie ()

behaving in a very pleasant way towards someone, especially when this was not expected

nicely (adverb)

in a polite or friendly way

on speaking terms ()

feeling friendly towards someone, not angry with them

outgoing (adjective)

someone who is outgoing is friendly and enjoys meeting and talking to people

pally (adjective)

informal old-fashioned friendly with someone

personal (adjective)

used for describing something that is friendly and shows your personality

pleasant (adjective)

used about people’s behaviour

simpatico (adjective)

informal someone who is simpatico is nice and friendly

sociable (adjective)

a sociable person is friendly and enjoys being with other people

social (adjective)

a social person enjoys being with other people

spontaneous (adjective)

used in a positive way about someone who often behaves in a natural and friendly way, without worrying about what they say or do

warmly (adverb)

in a friendly way

well-disposed (adjective)

tending to be friendly, helpful, or interested