1. showing kindness, friendliness, and helpfulness toward one's neighbors or others nearby

Examples

• She had a neighbourly attitude and always helped elderly residents with their groceries.
• The neighbourly gesture of bringing over a casserole made the new family feel welcome.
• It was neighbourly of him to offer to fix the fence that bordered both properties.
• The community has a strong neighbourly spirit, with residents organizing regular block parties.
• She wasn't being neighbourly when she complained about the noise instead of talking to them directly.
• A neighbourly chat over the fence led to a lasting friendship.