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Friendly

friendly

adjective

someone who is friendly is always pleasant and helpful toward other people

nice

adjective

friendly, kind, and pleasant

warm

adjective

kind and friendly in a way that makes other people feel comfortable

genuine

adjective

honest, friendly and sincere

pleasant

adjective

a pleasant person is friendly and behaves correctly in social situations

welcoming

adjective

friendly and pleasant, especially to someone who has just arrived at a place

amiable

adjective

friendly and pleasant

good-natured

adjective

kind and friendly, and not easily annoyed

spontaneous

adjective

used in a positive way about someone who often behaves in a natural and friendly way, without worrying about what they say or do

warm-hearted

adjective

friendly, kind, and generous

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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