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friendly

163 1.0
Easy to use and understand for new users
  • adjective
  • /ˈfrɛndli/
: fácil de usar
  • Magnetron's versatility and user-friendly features make it an excellent resource for library tablets and iPads.
  • user-friendly
  • student-friendly
  • a friendly definition

And not very travel friendly, but it is amazing.

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Examples

  • Our goal was to create a system that is flexible, child-friendly, browsable, and searchable.

    Academic text (2013)
  • And that principal might very well be pretty enthusiastic about creating a student-friendly, creative, energized learning commons.

    Academic text (2015)
  • At the same time, Cook wanted the experience to be family friendly.

  • This is a very SEO friendly search title.

  • However, they need an eco-friendly method.

  • Relevant news articles were posted, such as a list of pet-friendly cities in the United States.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Step 2 is to prepare a student-friendly definition for each identified element of the word.

    Academic text (2013)
  • In its efforts to be simple, safe, and user-friendly, Edublogs has fewer choices than some other blog sites.

    Academic text (2012)
  • A new ACM Learning Center, with more user-friendly navigation, went live in early FY11.

    Academic text (2012)
  • The new app has a user-friendly interface that makes it easy for anyone to navigate.

Synonyms

simple
vsfriendly
∞ 1.0

Easy to understand or do

adds the idea of being designed to help or be accessible
convenient
vsfriendly
268 1.8

Easy to use or reach and good for your needs

emphasizes design for ease and helpfulness rather than mere suitability
handy
vsfriendly
234 1.0

Useful and easy to use when you need it

focuses more on intentional design to make use simple and accessible
straightforward
vsfriendly
94 3.7

Something that is easy to understand and clear

covers that clarity but also includes being helpful and easy to access
easy to understand
vsfriendly
40 1.0

Simple and clear so most people can know what it means quickly

extends that ease to include being designed to assist the consumer
user-friendly
vsfriendly
24 3.1

Simple and easy to understand because the design is clear

is a broader idea of being helpful and easy to access for consumers
intuitive
vsfriendly
23 3.9

Easy to understand and use without instructions

focuses more generally on being helpful and simple for the user
wieldy
vsfriendly
1 8.5

Easy to hold or use and not awkward to carry

is more about deliberate design to help users rather than physical handling
superfriendly
vsfriendly
  • Informal
3.5

Very easy and pleasant to use or interact with

expresses similar ease but without the extreme or overtly welcoming tone

Antonyms

∞ 1.6

Not easy to do or understand

∞ 5.4

Difficult to understand or deal with because it has many connected parts

Compounds

friendly fire
  • Specialized
26 6.5

Accidental attack that injures your own soldiers or allies

24 3.1

Simple and easy to understand because the design is clear

A contest between people done in a kind, playful way to make each other try harder

A kind, helpful connection between people or groups who support each other

Places where people can walk safely and easily because of wide sidewalks and safe crossings

A small movement of the hand to say hello and show kindness

friendly banter
  • Informal
1 2.8

Light joking talk that makes people laugh and feel welcome

A warm greeting that makes someone feel welcome

friendly takeover
  • Specialized
1 4.4

A purchase of a company that its managers accept

friendly insult
  • Informal
1 4.5

A joke people who know each other well say to tease without meaning harm

An action that does not harm the environment and helps protect nature

friendly jab
  • Informal
1 4.8

A light, playful poke to show friendship or affection

A cheaper choice that costs less than similar items

friendly mutt
  • Informal
1 2.1

A mixed-breed dog that is friendly and likes people

1 3.5

A man who is nice and easy to talk to

An old name for the islands now called Tonga

9.3

A man who is pleasant, helpful, and easy to talk to

friendly set-to
  • Archaic
5.9

A short, mild argument between people who are not angry

A place that supports new tools like computers and new ideas and helps people use them

How Easy

seamless
31 4.9
intuitive
23 3.9
friendly
163 1.0
usable
54 2.3
unintuitive
2 7.3
clunky
15 5.5

Surface Forms

friendly positive
friendlier comparative
friendliest superlative

Morphology

friendly = friend (transparent) = friend + ly

Formed from 'friend' + '-ly' with a metaphorical extension to usability, which is commonly understood by learners.

Etymology

Friendly in phrases like 'user-friendly' keeps the same idea from friend and -ly' and means 'helpful like a friend'. That's why friendly** describes things that are easy to use, understand, or access.