friendliness

Approachable, kind demeanor

Friendliness is the quality of being warm, welcoming, and pleasant toward others.

It suggests openness and goodwill without necessarily implying deep connection: The friendliness of the staff made us feel at home.

A place known for its friendliness has people who are approachable and kind to strangers.

warmth

cordiality

Sincere friendly warmth

affability · congeniality · pleasantness · good-naturedness · cheerfulness · openness · kindliness · neighborliness · heartiness · joviality

charm

charisma

Magnetic personal appeal

appeal · winsomeness · graciousness · tact · politeness · courtesy · engaging · sociability · diplomacy · poise

hospitality

welcoming

Receiving others warmly

reception · accommodation · invitation · openness · graciousness · conviviality · warmheartedness · open-door · guests · banquet

camaraderie

fellowship

Mutual goodwill among companions

brotherhood · sisterhood · solidarity · comradeship · esprit de corps · rapport · kinship · unity · mateship · collegiality

affection

fondness

Warm liking or affection

compassion · attachment · caring · nurturing · adoration · endearment · sentimentality · softheartedness · doting · cherishing

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Opposites
interpersonal warmth

friendlinesscoldness

Low temperature state

unfriendliness · iciness · aloofness · chilliness · frostiness

social disposition

friendlinessantisociality

Hostility toward society

unsociability · unapproachability · reclusiveness · insularity · exclusiveness

intent toward others

friendlinesshostility

Antagonistic disposition toward others

animosity · enmity · malice · antagonism · malevolence

Family

unfriendliness

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G