friendly friendly /ˈfrɛndli/

adjective

1. () Characteristic of or befitting a friend  ( friendly )
   characteristic of or befitting a friend
    Friendly advice
   friendly advice
    A friendly neighborhood
   a friendly neighborhood
    The only friendly person here
   the only friendly person here
    A friendly host and hostess
   a friendly host and hostess
   
2. () Inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile  ( well disposed , well-disposed , friendly )
   inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile
    A government friendly to our interests
   a government friendly to our interests
    Well disposed to the good order and happiness of the United States
   well disposed to the good order and happiness of the United States
    A relaxed environment well-disposed to the appreciation of good food and fine wine
   a relaxed environment well-disposed to the appreciation of good food and fine wine
   
3. Of or belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally  ( friendly )
   of or belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally
    In friendly territory
   in friendly territory
    He was accidentally killed by friendly fire
   he was accidentally killed by friendly fire
   
4. Easy to understand or use  ( friendly )
   easy to understand or use
    User-friendly computers
   user-friendly computers
    A consumer-friendly policy
   a consumer-friendly policy
    A reader-friendly novel
   a reader-friendly novel
   

noun

1. (military) troops belonging to or allied with your own military forces  ( friendly )
   (military) troops belonging to or allied with your own military forces
    Friendlies came to their rescue
   friendlies came to their rescue