ˈfrendlɪ adj., n., & adv. --adj. (friendlier, friendliest) 1
acting as or like a
friend, well-disposed, kindly. 2 a (often foll. by with) on
amicable terms. b
not hostile. 3
characteristic of friends,
showing or prompted by
kindness. 4 favourably disposed,
ready to
approve or
help. 5 a (of a thing)
serviceable,
convenient,
opportune. b =
user-friendly. --n. (pl. -ies) = friendly match. --adv. in a friendly
manner. øfriendly
action Law an action
brought merely to
get a
point decided. friendly match a match played
for enjoyment
and not in
competition for a
cup etc. Friendly
Society Brit. =
benefit society. øøfriendlily adv. friendliness n.