adjective
warm and friendly.
the atmosphere was cordial and relaxed
friendly,warm,genial,affable,amiable,pleasant,fond,affectionate,warm-hearted,good-natured,gracious,hospitable,welcoming,sincere,earnest,wholehearted,heartfelt,hearty,enthusiastic,eager
noun
a sweet fruit-flavoured drink.
wine cups and fruit cordials
squash,crush,concentrate
adjective
(of a person) pleasing or liked on account of having qualities or interests that are similar to one’s own.
his need for some congenial company
like-minded,compatible,kindred,well suited,easy to get along with,companionable,sociable,sympathetic,comradely,convivial,neighbourly,hospitable,genial,personable,agreeable,friendly,pleasant,likeable,kindly,pleasing,amiable,nice,good-natured,sympathique,simpatico
adjective
friendly and sociable.
a companionable young man
friendly,affable,cordial,genial,congenial,amiable,easy-going,approachable,sympathetic,well disposed,good-natured,neighbourly,hospitable,comradely,easy to get along with,sociable,convivial,outgoing,extrovert,extroverted,gregarious,company-loving,hail-fellow-well-met,chummy,pally,matey,buddy-buddy,clubby,regular
adjective
Kindly and benevolent.
an old man, with a face noble and benignant
kindly,kind,warm-hearted,good-natured,friendly,warm,affectionate,agreeable,amiable,good-humoured,genial,congenial,cordial,approachable,tender,tender-hearted,soft-hearted,gentle,sympathetic,compassionate,caring,considerate,thoughtful,helpful,well disposed,obliging,accommodating,generous,big-hearted,unselfish,benevolent,gracious,liberal,indulgent
adjective
Gentle and kindly.
his benign but firm manner
kindly,kind,warm-hearted,good-natured,friendly,warm,affectionate,agreeable,amiable,good-humoured,genial,congenial,cordial,approachable,tender,tender-hearted,soft-hearted,gentle,sympathetic,compassionate,caring,considerate,thoughtful,helpful,well disposed,obliging,accommodating,generous,big-hearted,unselfish,benevolent,gracious,liberal,indulgent
noun
The action of effusively congratulating or encouraging someone, typically by slapping a person’s back.
effusive displays of backslapping and arm-punching
adjective
Vigorously hearty.
those cheerful, backslapping journalists
friendly,genial,affable,amiable,congenial,agreeable,good-humoured,cordial,warm,sociable,outgoing,gregarious,clubbable,companionable,hail-fellow-well-met
adjective
Friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.
an affable and agreeable companion
friendly,amiable,genial,congenial,cordial,warm,pleasant,pleasing,nice,likeable,personable,charming,agreeable,sympathetic,benevolent,benign,good-humoured,good-natured,kindly,kind,courteous,civil,gracious,approachable,accessible,amenable,sociable,outgoing,gregarious,convivial,jovial,clubbable,comradely,neighbourly,welcoming,hospitable,obliging,easy-going,informal,open,communicative,unreserved,uninhibited,natural,relaxed,easy
