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  1. Well-intentioned

    amiable, amicable, sociable, affable, cordial, congenial, approachable, kind, kindly, helpful, sympathetic, well-disposed, neighborly, civil, peaceful, warm, loving, affectionate, fond, warm-hearted, attentive, agreeable, genial, benevolent, accommodating, obliging, acquiescent, unoffensive, nonbelligerent, hearty, convivial, solicitous, pleasant, companionable, likable, welcoming, hospitable, with open arms, familiar, intimate, confiding, on intimate terms, on good terms, on borrowing terms, in with, close, devoted, dear, attached, inseparable, loyal, faithful, steadfast, true, staunch, in favor, trusted, fast, brotherly, fraternal, sisterly, courteous, respectful, on visiting terms, cheerful, benign, good-humored, good-natured, generous, gracious, cooperative, simpatico, big-hearted*, folksy*, chummy*, solid*, thick*, palsy-walsy*, buddy-buddy*, arm in arm*.

    Antonyms unfriendly*, antagonistic, hostile.

  2. Helpful

    favorable, beneficial, helping; see helpful 1.

See friendly in Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus II

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