Definition for FRIEND'LY

FRIEND'LY, a. [frend'ly.]

  1. Having the temper and disposition of a friend; kind; favorable; disposed to promote the good of another. Thou to mankind / Be good and friendly still, and oft return. Milton.
  2. Disposed to peace. Pope.
  3. Amicable. We are on friendly terms.
  4. Not hostile; as, a friendly power or state.
  5. Favorable; propitious; salutary; promoting the good of; as, a friendly breeze or gale. Excessive rains are not friendly to the ripening fruits. Temperance is friendly to longevity.

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