Neighborly

/ˈneɪbərli/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Characteristic of a good neighbor; friendly and helpful.

Her neighborly gestures, like bringing over homemade cookies, made us feel welcome.

Showing kindness or goodwill towards one's neighbors.

The neighborly attitude of the community was evident during the block party.

Civil and polite in behavior towards others, especially in the context of neighborhood interactions.

They maintained a neighborly respect for each other's privacy.

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

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.

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.

Being excessively friendly or intrusive with neighbors.

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

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

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