friendliness
noun
friend·li·ness
ˈfren(d)-lē-nəs 
: the quality or state of being friendly: such as
a
: disposition to goodwill, warmth, or kindness to others
I love the Santa Ynez Valley. I love its rolling hills, the friendliness of the people and the care I have seen neighbors extend to neighbors.—
Elayne Klasson
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b
: the quality of being suited to particular needs, concerns, users, etc.
… keeps developers on task to reach an agreed-upon level of efficiency and environmental friendliness in building projects.—John Patrick Pullen
—often used in combinationJohn Patrick PullenThe app catalogs over 75,000 trails across the United States and Canada, with handy filters to search trails by skill level, accessibility, or dog-friendliness.—Arielle Pardes
Arielle PardesAs always, Pittman became the fixer, leading the charge to upgrade service and focus on consumer-friendliness.—Daniel McGinn
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Examples of friendliness in a Sentence
the family was overwhelmed by the friendliness of the welcoming committee
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That shareholder friendliness is one reason to like the stock.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Our team turns in reports on each product tested, providing a score from 1 to 10 for five different measures: sound quality, pairing and connectivity, fit and comfort, rain and drop protection, and user friendliness.
—Will Palmer, Outside Online, 30 Oct. 2024
Other plus points included the superb restaurants (cheaper than in the States) and the friendliness of the people, say the couple.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
To compile its rankings, the personal finance company evaluated the retirement friendliness of 182 highly populated U.S. cities using data from numerous sources, including the U.S. Census Bureau, the Council for Community and Economic Research, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Tax Foundation.
—Cheyenne Devon, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2024
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Brett Owens, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Our team turns in reports on each product tested, providing a score from 1 to 10 for five different measures: sound quality, pairing and connectivity, fit and comfort, rain and drop protection, and user friendliness.
—Will Palmer, Outside Online, 30 Oct. 2024
Other plus points included the superb restaurants (cheaper than in the States) and the friendliness of the people, say the couple.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
To compile its rankings, the personal finance company evaluated the retirement friendliness of 182 highly populated U.S. cities using data from numerous sources, including the U.S. Census Bureau, the Council for Community and Economic Research, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Tax Foundation.
—Cheyenne Devon, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2024
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“Friendliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/friendliness. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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