Neighborliness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈnā-bər-lē/ neigh·bor·ly

Meaning & Definition of Neighborliness

Neighborliness (adjective)

  1. of, relating to, or characteristic of congenial neighbors; especially, friendly

Neighborliness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. kindly concern, interest, or support

    "showing uncommon neighborliness, one of my new coworkers took me out to lunch on my first day"

    similar: amity, benevolence, brotherhood, charity, cordiality, cordialness, fellowship, friendliness, friendship, gemütlichkeit, good-fellowship, goodwill, kindliness
    related: bonhomie, camaraderie, collegiality, community, companionship, company, comradeship, civility, comity, concord, harmony, rapport, rapprochement, generosity, affinity, communion, empathy, kindness, sympathy, tolerance, altruism, philanthropy, selflessness, unselfishness
    opposite: ill will, malevolence, venom
    near: disfavor, intolerance, animosity, antagonism, antipathy, enmity, hate, hatred, hostility, incivility, malice, rancor, belligerency, quarrelsomeness, querulousness

Related Entry: Neighborly (adjective)

Neighborly is a different word from Neighborliness. The synonyms below are for neighborly, not for neighborliness.

  1. having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest

    "they were neighborly folks, always ready to lend a helping hand whenever necessary"

    similar: amicable, bonhomous, buddy-buddy, chummy, collegial, companionable, comradely, cordial, friendly, genial, hail-fellow, hail-fellow-well-met, hearty, matey (chiefly British), palsy, palsy-walsy (slang), warm, warmhearted
    related: affable, agreeable, approachable, good-natured, good-tempered, gracious, nice, sweet, clubby, convivial, folksy, gregarious, hospitable, sociable, social, jolly, jovial, merry, extroverted, outgoing, brotherly, fraternal, sisterly, close, familiar, intimate, adoring, affectionate, devoted, fond, lovesome, loving, tender, tenderhearted
    opposite: antagonistic, hostile, unfriendly
    near: alienated, estranged, chilly, cold, cold-blooded, cool, frigid, frosty, glacial, icy, wintry, unsociable, unsocial, aggressive, argumentative, bellicose, belligerent, combative, contentious, disputatious, pugnacious, quarrelsome, scrappy, truculent, inhospitable, inimical

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Neighborliness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Neighborliness:

amity, benevolence, brotherhood, charity, cordiality, cordialness, fellowship, friendliness, friendship, gemütlichkeit, good-fellowship, goodwill, kindliness

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Neighborliness

Words with the opposite meaning of Neighborliness:

ill will, malevolence, venom

Related Words for Neighborliness

bonhomie, camaraderie, collegiality, community, companionship, company, comradeship, civility, comity, concord, harmony, rapport, rapprochement, generosity, affinity, communion, empathy, kindness, sympathy, tolerance, altruism, philanthropy, selflessness, unselfishness

Near Antonyms of Neighborliness

disfavor, intolerance, animosity, antagonism, antipathy, enmity, hate, hatred, hostility, incivility, malice, rancor, belligerency, quarrelsomeness, querulousness

Word Forms of Neighborliness

Derived words: neighborliness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Neighborliness

First known use: 1558

Frequently Asked Questions about Neighborliness

What does "Neighborliness" mean?

"Neighborliness" means of, relating to, or characteristic of congenial neighbors; especially, friendly. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: of, relating to, or characteristic of congenial neighbors; especially, friendly.

What is another word for "Neighborliness"?

Other words for "Neighborliness" include amity, benevolence, brotherhood, charity, cordiality, cordialness, fellowship and friendliness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Neighborliness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Neighborliness"?

There are 37 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Neighborliness". Common alternatives include amity, benevolence, brotherhood, charity, cordiality, cordialness, fellowship, friendliness, friendship and gemütlichkeit.

What is the opposite of "Neighborliness"?

Antonyms of "Neighborliness" include ill will, malevolence and venom. Near antonyms include disfavor, intolerance, animosity and antagonism.

How do you use "Neighborliness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Neighborliness" in a sentence: "showing uncommon neighborliness, one of my new coworkers took me out to lunch on my first day".

Is "Neighborliness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Neighborliness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Neighborliness"?

"Neighborliness" is pronounced /ˈnā-bər-lē/ and divided into syllables as neigh·bor·ly.

What is the origin of the word "Neighborliness"?

First known use: 1558.