good-natured

cordial

ˈkɔːdɪəl

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

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congenial

kənˈdʒiːnɪəl

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

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compassionate

kəmˈpaʃ(ə)nət

adjective

feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others.

I allowed him to go home on compassionate grounds

pitying,sympathetic,empathetic,understanding,caring,concerned,solicitous,sensitive,tender-hearted,soft-hearted,warm-hearted,warm,loving,tender,gentle,merciful,lenient,tolerant,considerate,thoughtful,kind,kindly,kind-hearted,humanitarian,humane,charitable,benevolent,good-natured,well disposed,big-hearted

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companionable

kəmˈpanjənəb(ə)l

adjective

friendly and sociable.

a companionable young man

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caring

ˈkɛːrɪŋ

adjective

displaying kindness and concern for others.

a caring and invaluable friend

kind,kind-hearted,warm-hearted,soft-hearted,tender,feeling,concerned,attentive,thoughtful,solicitous,responsible,considerate,affectionate,loving,doting,fond,warm,benevolent,benign,humane,good-natured,gentle,mild,indulgent,sympathetic,understanding,receptive,compassionate,charitable,gracious,long-suffering,patient

noun

the work or practice of looking after those unable to care for themselves, especially on account of age or illness.

the caring professions

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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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benevolent

/bəˈnɛvələnt/

adjective

Well meaning and kindly.

a benevolent smile

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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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affable

/ˈæfəb(ə)l/

adjective

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

an affable and agreeable companion

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