Meaning & Definition of word "Neighborly"

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    Neighborly

    /ˈneɪbərli/

    adjective:

    • 1. Characteristic of a good neighbor; friendly and helpful.
      • Example: Her neighborly gestures, like bringing over homemade cookies, made us feel welcome.
    • 2. Showing kindness or goodwill towards one's neighbors.
      • Example: The neighborly attitude of the community was evident during the block party.
    • 3. Civil and polite in behavior towards others, especially in the context of neighborhood interactions.
      • Example: They maintained a neighborly respect for each other's privacy.

    Etymology

    From the word 'neighbor' combined with the suffix '-ly'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    neighborly love:

    The act of caring and being supportive towards one's neighbors.

    neighborly visit:

    An informal social call made to a nearby friend or acquaintance.

    Related Words

    neighbor:

    A person living near or next to another.

    neighborhood:

    The area or region around or near a particular place.

    neighborhood watch:

    A community organization that enforces safety in a neighborhood.

    Slang Meanings of neighborly

    Meaning: Being excessively friendly or intrusive with neighbors.

    Example Sentence: He was so neighborly, he even showed up with cookies uninvited.

    Meaning: A term to describe someone who is overly involved in others' business.

    Example Sentence: She's quite neighborly, always knowing everyone's business around here.