[friend.ly] adj friend.li.er ; -est (bef. 12c) 1: of, relating to, or befitting a friend: as a: showing kindly interest and goodwill b: not hostile "a ~ merger offer"; also: involving or coming from actions of one's own forces "~ fire" c: cheerful, comforting "the ~ glow of the fire"
2: serving a beneficial or helpful purpose
3: easy to use or understand "~ computer software" syn see amicable -- friend.li.ly adv -- friend.li.ness n
[2]friendly adv (bef. 12c): in a friendly manner: amicably [3]friendly n, pl friendlies (1861) 1: one that is friendly; esp: a native who is friendly to settlers or invaders
2. Brit: a match between sports teams and esp. international teams that has no connection with league or championship play