FRIENDLINESS

friendliness

(noun) a friendly disposition

friendliness

(noun) a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

friendliness (usually uncountable, plural friendlinesses)

the quality of being friendly

Synonyms: affability, amicability, bonhomie, geniality, pleasantness

Antonyms: hostility, unfriendliness

Coordinate terms

• See also affectionate

• kindness

• good-heartedness

• good-naturedness

Source: Wiktionary


Friend"li*ness, n.

Definition: The condition or quality of being friendly. Sir P. Sidney.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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