neighborly

adjective

neigh·bor·ly ˈnā-bər-lē

Synonyms of neighborly next

: of, relating to, or characteristic of congenial neighbors

especially : friendly

a neighborly welcome

neighborliness noun

Choose the Right Synonym for neighborly

amicable, neighborly, friendly mean exhibiting goodwill and an absence of antagonism.

amicable implies a state of peace and a desire on the part of the parties not to quarrel.

maintained amicable relations

neighborly implies a disposition to live on good terms with others and to be helpful on principle.

neighborly concern

friendly stresses cordiality and often warmth or intimacy of personal relations.

sought friendly advice

Examples of neighborly in a Sentence

She was friendly in a neighborly way. they were neighborly folks, always ready to lend a helping hand whenever necessary

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In the 2016 version, Doug goes from fish out of water to a good-natured, neighborly type who manages to find common ground with others on the game show. —

Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2025 The 2014 moment in Toronto showed the best of international sportsmanship and neighborly respect. —

Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025 And how could anybody root against the town of Kansas City — one of the NFL’s smallest markets; a neighborly city in America’s heartland filled with loyal, passionate and classy fans. —

Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025 Underlying these concerns was a sensation, sometimes expressed in anxious terms, sometimes in acquiescence, that the incoming waves of sprawl could irreversibly wash away the natural landscape and neighborly intimacy that have anchored the city for generations. —

Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for neighborly