friendliness
noun
friend·li·ness
ˈfren(d)-lē-nəs 
: the quality or state of being friendly: such as
a
: disposition to goodwill, warmth, or kindness to others
I love the Santa Ynez Valley. I love its rolling hills, the friendliness of the people and the care I have seen neighbors extend to neighbors.—
Elayne Klasson
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b
: the quality of being suited to particular needs, concerns, users, etc.
… keeps developers on task to reach an agreed-upon level of efficiency and environmental friendliness in building projects.—John Patrick Pullen
—often used in combinationJohn Patrick PullenThe app catalogs over 75,000 trails across the United States and Canada, with handy filters to search trails by skill level, accessibility, or dog-friendliness.—Arielle Pardes
Arielle PardesAs always, Pittman became the fixer, leading the charge to upgrade service and focus on consumer-friendliness.—Daniel McGinn
Daniel McGinnExamples of friendliness in a Sentence
the family was overwhelmed by the friendliness of the welcoming committee
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Hospitals are assessed based on factors like patient reviews, friendliness of staff, accreditation and even the quality of cafeteria food.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
The use of solar in data centers — which are notorious for their power and water consumption — points to a new side of the technology’s potential appeal: one centered on its relative cheapness rather than its friendliness to the environment.
—Saul Elbein, The Hill, 24 Feb. 2025
Social citizens Cutting off those in-person relationships isn’t just a problem for safety and friendliness around the block.
—Betsy Sinclair, The Conversation, 21 Mar. 2025
His research concluded that sociability, or friendliness in dogs is significantly related to size.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
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David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
The use of solar in data centers — which are notorious for their power and water consumption — points to a new side of the technology’s potential appeal: one centered on its relative cheapness rather than its friendliness to the environment.
—Saul Elbein, The Hill, 24 Feb. 2025
Social citizens Cutting off those in-person relationships isn’t just a problem for safety and friendliness around the block.
—Betsy Sinclair, The Conversation, 21 Mar. 2025
His research concluded that sociability, or friendliness in dogs is significantly related to size.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for friendliness
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“Friendliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/friendliness. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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