friendly

I

(Roget's IV) modif.

1. [Well-intentioned]

Syn. amiable, amicable, sociable, affable, cordial, congenial, approachable, kind, kindly, helpful, sympathetic, well-disposed, neighborly, civil, peaceful, warm, loving, affectionate, fond, warm-hearted, attentive, agreeable, genial, benevolent, accommodating, obliging, acquiescent, unoffensive, nonbelligerent, hearty, convivial, solicitous, pleasant, companionable, likable, welcoming, hospitable, with open arms, familiar, intimate, confiding, on intimate terms, on good terms, on borrowing terms, in with, close, devoted, dear, attached, inseparable, loyal, faithful, steadfast, true, staunch, in favor, trusted, fast, brotherly, fraternal, sisterly, courteous, respectful, on visiting terms, cheerful, benign, good-humored, good-natured, generous, gracious, cooperative, simpatico, big-hearted*, folksy*, chummy*, solid*, thick*, palsy-walsy*, buddy-buddy*, arm in arm*.

Ant. unfriendly*, antagonistic, hostile.

2. [Helpful]

Syn. favorable, beneficial, helping; see helpful 1 .

II

(Roget's 3 Superthesaurus) a.

sociable, amiable, warm, approachable, amicable, *buddy-buddy, companionable, neighborly, affectionate, hospitable, *chummy, outgoing, intimate, close, familiar.

ANT.: hostile, distant, cool, aloof, standoffish

III

(Roget's Thesaurus II) adjective 1. Of or befitting a friend or friends: amicable, neighborly, warmhearted. See ATTITUDE, LOVE. 2. Very closely associated: chummy, close, familiar, intimate1. Informal: thick. Slang: tight. Idiom: hand in glove with. See LOVE.