neighborly

adjective

neigh·​bor·​ly ˈnā-bər-lē How to pronounce neighborly (audio)
: 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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The unrest in Bangladesh, continuing after the ouster of prime minister Sheikh Hasina in June, appears to be opening up potential as well, although this is largely not being voiced in the interest of neighborly empathy. Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2024 Internet users were touched by the neighborly love between one man and the elderly person who lives next to him. David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 Follow the neighborly writer of this newsletter on X and/or Threads @jimreineking 🧵. Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024 What started off as the neighborly thing to do has now devolved into you being used as a doormat. Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for neighborly 

Word History

First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of neighborly was in 1558

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“Neighborly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neighborly. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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neighborly

adjective
neigh·​bor·​ly ˈnā-bər-lē How to pronounce neighborly (audio)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of neighbors
especially : friendly
a neighborly welcome
neighborliness noun

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