Friendly

78 words & definitions

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