Friendly

adj.kind, joyfulwarm

Meaning 1

Warm and easy to approach in manner.

Reach for it when describing a person, greeting, or place that helps others feel welcome

The friendly caretaker learned every new resident's name.

everyday
sociable
enjoyment of company and conversation is central
not when Sociable says little about kindness toward shy or unfamiliar people.
warm
welcoming
helping newcomers feel included is the main virtue
not when Welcoming describes reception, not necessarily an ongoing sociable nature.
professional
approachable
people feel safe asking questions or starting contact
not when An approachable person may be quiet rather than openly friendly.
formal
amiable
a consistently pleasant temperament deserves polished praise
not when Amiable can sound distant or old-fashioned in a personal card.

Designed to be safe, convenient, or supportive for a particular user or goal.

Reach for it when describing a system, product, or policy that works well for someone or something

Large controls make the radio friendly to users wearing gloves.

warm
supportive
conditions actively help a person succeed
not when Supportive may require effort, while friendly can simply mean easy to use.
professional
accessible
barriers to use, entry, or understanding have been reduced
not when Accessible has legal and disability meanings that should not be used vaguely.
professional
user-friendly
a product is easy for intended users to operate
not when Environmental benefit or institutional policy calls for a different adjective.
formal
benign
the thing causes little harm under expected conditions
not when Benign means harmless, not convenient or pleasant.

friendly face
A friendly face at the desk put the anxious visitors at ease.
friendly manner
Her friendly manner encouraged the apprentice to ask for help.
environmentally friendly
The environmentally friendly coating contains no solvent.

The definition and the example on this page are written here. The dictionaries above ground which meaning is being described, not the wording.