user-friendly

adjective

us·​er-friend·​ly ˌyü-zər-ˈfren(d)-lē How to pronounce user-friendly (audio)
: easy to learn, use, understand, or deal with
user-friendly software
also : agreeable, appealing
a user-friendly atmosphere
user-friendliness noun

Examples of user-friendly in a Sentence

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Many software companies are successfully using AI to create user-friendly, accurate documentation faster than was previously possible. Fabio Caversan, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 Another person said their whole family, including kids and a dog, can comfortably sit on this couch, adding that the modular design is user-friendly and comfortable. Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2025 Consumer Reports highlighted the SUV’s user-friendly controls and comfortable seats in both the front and rear. Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025 The airline nails all the details with its latest seat: smart, user-friendly tech, beautiful lighting, and cozy bedding, to name a few highlights. Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for user-friendly

Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of user-friendly was in 1972

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“User-friendly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/user-friendly. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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