freundlicher

Freundlicher is a German adjective form used to express a higher degree of friendliness than the base adjective freund- lich. In English, it corresponds to “more friendly” or “friendlier.” It appears in comparative constructions and in contexts describing people, behavior, or tones that are more courteous or amicable.

Etymology and form: The word is built from the root freund (friend) and the suffix -lich, which yields the meaning “friendly.” The comparative is formed by adding the ending -er to create freundlicher, as in Er ist freundlicher als gestern (He is friendlier than yesterday). The positive form is freund lich, and the superlative is am freundlichsten.

Usage: Freundlicher is used when two or more items are compared or when describing a general increase in friendliness. It can modify nouns in predicative or attributive positions, though endings adjust with gender, number, and case in full declension. Common contexts include people, customer service, or social interaction.

Examples:

- Er ist freundlicher als sein Bruder. (He is friendlier than his brother.)

- Der Kellner war heute freundlicher. (The waiter was friendlier today.)

- Ein freundlicherer Ton kann Konflikte vermeiden. (A friendlier tone can avoid conflicts.)

- Am freundlichsten begrüßte sie die Gäste. (She greeted the guests most friendly / most warmly.)

Related forms: The positive form is freundlich, and the superlative is am freundlichsten. The term is primarily used in German-language contexts and is not a fixed proper noun. See also freund lich and related adjectives describing demeanor and politeness.

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