201 Perfect Words To Describe The Friends In Your Life

Is there anything better than having a best friend you can turn to any time of the day or night? 

They are someone who always has your back, will celebrate the big moments and cries when you cry. 

When you describe this friend to someone or introduce them, you need to find the right words to capture their unique personality. 

Knowing how to describe a friend is an art form, and we want to prepare you with the best words to paint a vivid picture.

How to Use These Words to Describe Friends

Finding the right words to describe friends isn't as easy as you might think.

The way you talk about the people you work with is different from your words to describe closer friends. 

Using the perfect words can show your friends how much they mean to you and let others know how amazing this person is. Here are some situations where you might need to find descriptive words.

When Introducing a Friend

You may want to use some of these words when introducing a friend to someone new. A good example is when you run into someone your friend doesn't know.

On Special Occasions

You can use any of these words to describe a good friend on a special occasion. Consider the right words and phrases to use in celebratory cards too.

At Work

Don't be afraid to use some of these words to describe someone at work. You might look for the right word when talking to a coworker or recommending a friend for a new job.

With Someone New

Do you have someone new in your life who can't wait to meet your friends? These adjectives come in handy to give them an idea of what your friend is like.

To Make New Memories

You can use these words to make new memories with your good friends. Let them know what you love about them any day of the week.

201 Words to Describe a Friend

Now that you have some ideas on how to use these words let’s dive into our list so you can find the words that best fit your special person.

Words to Describe a Good Friend

A good friend is someone you usually see regularly. You might talk to them daily or a few times a week but not consider the person your best friend.

The adjectives to describe a friend below fit the bill for this caring compadre.

AFFABLE

AGREEABLE

AMIABLE

AMUSING

BONDED

BRAVE

BRIGHT

CHARISMATIC

CHARMING

CHILL

COMPANION

CONSIDERATE

COOL

DEEP

DEPENDABLE

DETERMINED

DYNAMIC

EFFICIENT

ENCOURAGING

ENERGETIC

FABULOUS

FIERCE

FRIENDLY

FUNNY

GO-GETTER

HARDWORKING

HAPPY

HELPFUL

HILARIOUS

INTELLIGENT

LAID BACK

NICE

OBSERVANT

OPTIMISTIC

ORGANIZED

PATIENT

POLITE

RECEPTIVE

RELAXED

RELIABLE

RESPONSIBLE

SMART

SOCIABLE

SUPPORTIVE

SWEET

TACTFUL

TRUSTWORTHY

TRUTHFUL

UNDERSTANDING

UNIQUE

Words to Describe a Best Friend

Your best friend is the person you call when you have good or bad news. It's someone who is always there for you and who you consider part of your family.

The words you use to describe your best friend might focus on some of their most important qualities or how you feel about your connection.

AMAZING

AWESOME

BELOVED

BESTIE

CHATTY

CHERISHED

COMFORTING

COMFY

CONFIDANT

CRAZY

DETERMINED

DEVOTED

DILIGENT

DIPLOMATIC

EARNEST

ENDURING

ENTHUSIASTIC

EXTRAORDINARY

FABULOUS

FAITHFUL

FEARLESS

GENEROUS

GENUINE

GORGEOUS

HANDSOME

HONEST

INSPIRING

LIFELONG

KOOKY

LOVABLE

LOVED

LOYAL

OLDEST (OR ONE OF MY OLDEST)

ORGANIZED

OUTSPOKEN

PASSIONATE

PERSISTENT

PLAYFUL

PROTECTIVE

REMARKABLE

RESOURCEFUL

STAUNCH

STRONG

SUPERB

TENDER

TIMELY

TRUSTED

UNFORGETTABLE

UPBEAT

WONDERFUL


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Words to Describe Your Best Friend in a Funny Way

The Golden Girls remains one of the most popular television shows because of how much the women loved each other.

They weren't afraid to show their love or call each other funny nicknames when the moment was right. There are some fun words that you can use to describe your best friend in similar ways.

ADVENTUROUS

AMIGO

BEAUTIFUL

BFF (BEST FRIEND FOREVER)

BFFL (BEST FRIEND FOR LIFE)

BGF (BEST GUY/GIRLFRIEND)

BLESSED

BROSEPH

BROTHER

BROTHER FROM ANOTHER MOTHER

BUDDY-BUDDY

CHICA

COMICAL

COMPANION

COMRADE

CUZ

DAWG/DOG

DOWN TO EARTH

FAM/FAMILY

FANTABULOUS

FELLOWSHIP MEMBER

FIERY

HOMEBOY/HOMEGIRL/HOME SLICE

LIFE MATE

LOON

KING

MANIAC

MATE

MOTIVATING

NOT LIKE THE OTHER GUYS/GIRLS

ONE OF A KIND

ONE OF THE GUYS/GIRLS

OUT OF THIS WORLD

PAL

PARTY ANIMAL

PEEP/MY PEEP

PLATONIC SOUL MATE

QUEEN

REAL

REAL DEAL

RIDE OR DIE

SISTER

SISTER FROM ANOTHER MISTER

SMARTYPANTS

STRANGE

TIGHT

TRUE-HEARTED

UNIQUE

UNUSUAL

WEIRD

Kind Words to Describe a Friend

When you introduce a good friend to someone new, look for loving and kind words you can use to describe them. These words let others know that you care about the person and some of the reasons why your friendship is so strong.

ACCEPTING

AFFECTIONATE

ATTENTIVE

AVAILABLE

CARING

CLASSIC

CONSIDERATE

CORDIAL

DEAR

EASYGOING

ETERNAL

GENEROUS

GENTLE

GENUINE

GROUNDED

HEARTFELT

HEARTWARMING

HONEST

HUMOROUS

IMPORTANT

IRREPLACEABLE

KINDHEARTED

LASTING

MEANINGFUL

NICE

NOBLE

PATIENT

POSITIVE

PRACTICAL

PROACTIVE

PRECIOUS

PRICELESS

PROFOUND

PUNCTUAL

RARE

SELFLESS

SENSITIVE

SINCERE

SPECIAL

STEADFAST

SUPPORTIVE

SYMPATHETIC

TIMELESS

TOUCHING

TREASURED

TRUE

UPBEAT

VALUED

VERSATILE

WARM

WITTY

Most people today have different friend groups that rarely cross paths. Whether you need to introduce your best friend to a coworker or a gym buddy, try some unique ways to describe your best friend with some of these words.