cordial

courteous

ˈkəːtɪəs

adjective

polite, respectful, or considerate in manner.

she was courteous and obliging to all

polite,well mannered,civil,respectful,deferential,well behaved,well bred,gentlemanly,chivalrous,gallant,ladylike,genteel,cultivated,gracious,obliging,kind,considerate,pleasant,cordial,genial,affable,thoughtful,urbane,well brought up,well spoken,formal,proper,polished,refined,decorous,courtly,civilized,tactful,discreet,diplomatic,decent,mannerly

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companionable

kəmˈpanjənəb(ə)l

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

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brotherly

ˈbrʌðəli

adjective

characteristic of or appropriate for a brother or brothers; fraternal.

he and I had such a brotherly bond

fraternal,sibling,friendly,affectionate,amicable,kind,kindly,devoted,loving,loyal,cordial,sympathetic,comradely,philanthropic,charitable,altruistic,chummy,pally

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benignant

/bəˈnɪɡnənt/

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

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benign

/bəˈnaɪn/

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

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backslapping

/ˈbækˌslæpɪŋ/

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

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approachable

/əˈproʊtʃəb(ə)l/

adjective

Friendly and easy to talk to.

managers should be approachable

friendly,welcoming,pleasant,agreeable,congenial,affable,cordial,well disposed,obliging,communicative,open,hospitable,helpful

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amicable

/ˈæməkəb(ə)l/

adjective

(of relations between people) having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor.

there will be an amicable settlement of the dispute

friendly,good-natured,cordial,civil,courteous,polite,easy,easy-going,neighbourly,brotherly,fraternal,harmonious,cooperative,civilized

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amiable

/ˈeɪmiəb(ə)l/

adjective

Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.

an amiable, unassuming fellow

friendly,affable,amicable,cordial

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affable

/ˈæfəb(ə)l/

adjective

Friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.

an affable and agreeable companion

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