Definition

More kind and pleasant than someone or something else.

Example

She is friendlier than her sister when meeting new people.

Conversation

I think our new neighbor is quite friendlier than the last one.

Yeah, I noticed that too! They seem really nice.

I hope they throw a housewarming party soon.

That would be great! I'd love to meet them.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Friendlier → It is formed from "friend" (from Old English "freond", meaning a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection) and "-lier" (a comparative suffix indicating more of a quality). The word "friendlier" means more friendly or showing a greater degree of friendship.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'friend' as someone you have a bond with, and when you add '-lier', it means you are showing more of that bond. So, friendlier means being more like a friend.

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