English · Adjectives
friendlier
/ˈfrɛndliər/
[/ˈfrɛndliər/]
comparative of friendly
Beginneradjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'friendly'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more friendly than the other.
Example
This dog is friendlier than that one.
This dog is friendlier than that one.
Etymology
From 'friendly' plus the comparative suffix '-er'. The final 'y' changes to 'i' before the suffix.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.