Friendly

77 words & definitions

assuage verb
To make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense
carouse verb
To drink plentiful amounts of alcohol and enjoy oneself with others in a noisy, lively way
hobnob verb
To mix socially, especially with those of higher social status
mingle verb
To mix or cause to mix together
mollify verb
To try to calm and soothe feelings, making the other less angry and upset
vouch verb
To assert or confirm as a result of one's own experience that something is true or accurately so described
chap noun
A man or boy
crony noun
A close friend of someone; especially : a friend of someone powerful (such as a politician) who is unfairly given special treatment or favors
chatter nounverb
verb
Talk rapidly or incessantly about trivial matters
chitchat nounverb
verb
Talk about trivial matters
gab nounverb
verb
Talk, typically at length, about trivial matters
nod nounverb
verb
To lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to give someone a signal
schmooze nounverb
verb
Talk intimately and cozily; gossip
chummy adjective
On friendly terms; friendly
laud verb
To praise a person or their achievements highly, especially in a public context
swap nounverb
verb
To give something and be given something else instead
chat nounverb
verb
Talk in a friendly and informal way
genial adjective
Friendly and cheerful
flatter verb
To express excessive compliments about someone, for personal gain.
buddy noun
A close friend
kinship adjective
A sharing of characteristics or origins
gracious adjective
Courteous, kind, and pleasant
banter noun
The playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
candor noun
The quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness
niceties noun
A fine detail or distinction, especially one regarded as intricate and fussy
candid adjective
Truthful and straightforward; frank
clan noun
A group of close-knit and interrelated families
cordial adjective
Friendly and polite.
camaraderie noun
Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.
endearing adjective
Arousing feelings of affection or admiration
coax verb
To gently pursuade someone to do something
amiable adjective
Pleasant, friendly, and easy to like
chatter nounverb
noun
Incessant trivial talk
chitchat nounverb
noun
Inconsequential conversation
gab nounverb
noun
Talk; chatter
nod nounverb
noun
An act of nodding the head
schmooze nounverb
noun
A long and intimate conversation
chat nounverb
noun
An informal conversation
allegiance noun
Loyalty or commitment to a person, group, country, or cause.
broach verb
To introduce or begin a new subject or issue.
confidante noun
Someone in whom you confide your thoughts, feelings, or problems.
considerate adjective
Showing concern for the needs or feelings of others.
courteous adjective
Marked by good manners and consideration for others.
cuddly adjective
Emotionally warm or affectionate in behavior.
encounter nounverb
noun
A meeting or confrontation, often unexpected or unplanned, between two or more individuals or groups.
encounter nounverb
verb
To meet or come across someone or something, often unexpectedly or by chance.
entrust verb
To give someone the responsibility for doing something or taking care of something important or valuable.
escort nounverb
noun
A person or group who accompanies someone to provide protection, guidance, or company in social engagements.
escort nounverb
verb
To accompany someone to a place, especially for protection or as a courtesy.
folks noun
A specific group of people sharing something in common, like culture or background.
fond adjective
Having a strong liking or affection for someone or something.
gratuitous adjective
Given or done without charge or payment; free.
greet verb
To welcome or acknowledge someone, typically in a friendly or polite manner.
loyalty noun
A strong feeling of support, allegiance, or faithfulness to someone or something.
magnanimous noun
Generous and forgiving, kind and selfless, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful.
placate verb
To pacify or appease someone who is upset or agitated.
rapport noun
A harmonious or positive relationship between people, characterized by mutual understanding, trust, and respect.
reconcile verb
To bring two or more people or groups into a state of harmony or understanding after a disagreement or conflict.
reliable adjective
Referring to a person, object, or system that you can count on to function properly or deliver results without failure.
reprieve nounverb
noun
A temporary delay or suspension of a punishment or undesirable situation, often granted as a mercy or to allow for further consideration.
reprieve nounverb
verb
To grant a temporary delay or suspension of a punishment or sentence, especially in legal or judicial contexts.
revive verb
To restore something that has stopped functioning, or to awaken something that has been inactive or dormant.
soothe verb
To bring peace or relief, emotionally or physically.
wavelength noun
A way to describe how well people understand each other or think alike.
lenient adjective
Not as severe or strong in punishment as wuld be expected.
hint nounverb
verb
To give a clue or piece of advice that points to something or helps someone understand something.
reciprocal adjective
Involving a situation where both parties provide something to each other in return, such as favors or benefits.
resonate verb
To feel aligned with something, such as an idea, belief, feelings, or value, creating a sense of mutual understanding or agreement.
sidekick noun
A person who plays a secondary but crucial role, often helping or supporting someone more prominent.
gather verb
To bring together and collect into one place from many scattered places.
wholeheartedly adjective
Done with the utmost sincerity, enthusiasm, and commitment
personable adjective
Friendly and easy to get along with
gregarious adjective
Tending to seek and enjoy the company of others, often in social settings.
collaborate verb
To work together with someone else for a special purpose, such as to create something.
reassuring adjective
Making you feel less worried or uncertain about something
commiserate verb
To feel or express sympathy towards someone.
sympathetic adjective
Feeling or showing concern about someone who is in a bad situation