friendly

/ˈfɹɛnd.li/

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Also seen as: friendlier · friendliest · friendlies

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Generally warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tổng quan là ấm áp, dễ tiếp cận và dễ hòa đồng về tính cách

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Adjective

Examples

Your cat seems very friendly.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Inviting, characteristic of friendliness.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Mời gọi, đặc trưng của sự thân thiện

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Adjective

Examples

He gave a friendly smile.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A game which is of no consequence in terms of ranking, betting, etc.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một trò chơi không có ý nghĩa về xếp hạng, đặt cược, v.v.

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Noun

Examples

This match is merely a friendly, so don't worry too much about it.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

A person or entity on the same side as one's own in a conflict.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một người hoặc thực thể ở cùng phía với bên mình trong một cuộc xung đột

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Noun

Examples

These were speedily routed by the friendlies, who attacked the small force before them in fine style.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “friendly” mean?

Generally warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character.

Is “friendly” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.