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neighborly
adjective neigh·bor·ly \-lē\
: helpful and friendly
Full Definition of NEIGHBORLY
: of, relating to, or characteristic of congenial neighbors; especially : friendly <a neighborly welcome>
— neigh·bor·li·ness noun
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First Known Use of NEIGHBORLY
1558
Related to NEIGHBORLY
- Synonyms
- amicable, bonhomous, buddy-buddy, chummy, collegial, companionable, comradely, cordial, genial, hail-fellow, hail-fellow-well-met, hearty, matey [chiefly British], friendly, palsy, palsy-walsy [slang], warm, warmhearted
- Antonyms
- antagonistic, hostile, unfriendly
Synonym Discussion of NEIGHBORLY
amicable, neighborly, friendly mean exhibiting goodwill and an absence of antagonism. amicable implies a state of peace and a desire on the part of the parties not to quarrel <maintained amicable relations>. neighborly implies a disposition to live on good terms with others and to be helpful on principle <neighborly concern>. friendly stresses cordiality and often warmth or intimacy of personal relations <sought friendly advice>.
NEIGHBORLY Defined for Kids
neighborly
adjective neigh·bor·ly \ˈnā-bər-lē\
Definition of NEIGHBORLY for Kids
: familiar and helpful : friendly
— neigh·bor·li·ness noun
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