Beneighbored

/bɪˈneɪbərd/ adjective

Definition

Blessed with good neighbors; having favorable neighbor relations or living in a good neighborhood.

Etymology

From 'be-' (prefix meaning to cause or make) combined with 'neighbor.' Formed in English to describe the state of having benevolent or favorable neighbors.

Kelly Says

This delightful old word captures a specific form of luck—being 'beneighbored' means you won the neighborhood lottery with kind, helpful people living nearby, which research shows genuinely improves life satisfaction!

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