characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship

a friendly greeting.

like a friend; kind; helpful

a little friendly advice.

favorably disposed; inclined to approve, help, or support

a friendly bank.

not hostile or at variance; amicable

a friendly warship; friendly natives.

Computers . user-friendly.

Also, friendlily. in a friendly manner; like a friend.

a person who is in sympathetic relationship to oneself or one's side; one who shows no hostility.

adjective

aloof , antagonistic , cold , cool , incompatible , uncompanionable , unfriendly , unreceptive , unsociable

adjective

affable , affectionate , amiable , amicable , attached , attentive , auspicious , beneficial , benevolent , benign , buddy-buddy * , chummy * , civil , close , clubby , comradely , conciliatory , confiding , convivial , cordial , faithful , familiar , favorable , fond , genial , good , helpful , kind , kindly , loving , loyal , neighborly , on good terms , outgoing , peaceable , peaceful , propitious , receptive , sociable , solicitous , sympathetic , tender , thick , welcoming , well-disposed * , warmhearted , chummy , intimate , advantageous , brotherly , comforting , companionable , congenial , fraternal , gracious , hospitable , open door , platonic , salutary , sisterly , warm