neighborly

adjective

UK /ˈneɪ.bə.li/

US /ˈneɪ.bɚ.li/

Being neighborly means being kind and helpful to the people who live near you.

Our neighborly family always shares vegetables from their garden with us.

SYNONYMS

friendly kind helpful cordial considerate

RELATED WORDS

neighbor neighborhood community kindness friendliness

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Showing warmth and goodwill toward others in general, not just people next door.

She gave us a neighborly smile as we walked past.

3. Acting in a way that shows good citizenship and care for the shared community.

The neighborly thing to do is to keep the shared hallway clean.

4. Characterized by cooperation and mutual support among people living close together.

The town has a neighborly spirit, with everyone pitching in after the storm.