Neighborly (Adjective)
Meaning
Exhibiting the qualities expected in a friendly neighbor.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The Smiths were a neighborly family who always offered to shovel the snow from the sidewalk in front of their elderly neighbor's house.
- She was a neighborly person who would often bake cookies for the new family that just moved in next door.
- The neighborly gesture of lending me a power drill saved me from having to buy a new one for my DIY project.
- The Joneses were known for their neighborly hospitality, always inviting the people who lived nearby to their annual summer barbecue.
- The neighborly atmosphere in our community was evident in the way everyone looked out for each other during the recent power outage.