Comradely — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈkäm-ˌrad/ com·rade

Meaning & Definition of Comradely

Comradely (noun)

  1. an intimate friend or associate, companion
  2. a fellow soldier
  3. communist

Comradely (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest

    "a comradely handshake from an old friend whom he hadn't seen in years"

    similar: amicable, bonhomous, buddy-buddy, chummy, collegial, companionable, cordial, friendly, genial, hail-fellow, hail-fellow-well-met, hearty, matey (chiefly British), neighborly, palsy, palsy-walsy (slang), warm, warmhearted
    related: affable, agreeable, approachable, good-natured, good-tempered, gracious, nice, sweet, clubby, convivial, folksy, gregarious, hospitable, sociable, social, jolly, jovial, merry, extroverted, outgoing, brotherly, fraternal, sisterly, close, familiar, intimate, adoring, affectionate, devoted, fond, lovesome, loving, tender, tenderhearted
    opposite: antagonistic, hostile, unfriendly
    near: alienated, estranged, chilly, cold, cold-blooded, cool, frigid, frosty, glacial, icy, wintry, unsociable, unsocial, aggressive, argumentative, bellicose, belligerent, combative, contentious, disputatious, pugnacious, quarrelsome, scrappy, truculent, inhospitable, inimical

Related Entry: Comrade (noun)

Comrade is a different word from Comradely. The synonyms below are for comrade, not for comradely.

  1. a person frequently seen in the company of another

    "the boy, and two others who are known to be his comrades, are wanted for questioning by the police"

    similar: associate, cohort, companion, compatriot, compeer, crony, fellow, hobnobber, mate, running mate
    related: colleague, coworker, equal, peer, workmate, accomplice, affiliate, ally, collaborator, confederate, half, partner, buddy, chum, confidant, familiar, friend, hearty, intimate, pal, countryman, classmate, housemate, messmate, playfellow, playmate, roommate, schoolmate, shipmate, teammate, attendant, escort, hanger-on, leech, parasite

  2. a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another

    "we expect to be comrades for the rest of our lives"

    similar: alter ego, amigo, buddy, chum, compadre, confidant, confidante, crony, familiar, friend, intimate, mate (chiefly British), musketeer, pal
    related: acquaintance, associate, cohort, colleague, companion, fellow, hearty, hobnobber, partner, peer, sport, blood brother, brother, main man, sister, abettor, accomplice, ally, collaborator, confederate, pen pal, benefactor, supporter, sympathizer, well-wisher, friendly
    opposite: enemy, foe
    near: adversary, antagonist, competitor, opponent, rival, archenemy, nemesis

  3. an adherent or advocate of an economic system in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the state

    "a novel about an aging comrade's eventual disenchantment with communism and its excesses"

    similar: commie, communist, Red, socialist
    related: leftist, lefty, pink, pinko, social democrat, Bolshevik, Leninist, Leninite, Maoist, Marxist, Stalinist, Trotskyist, Trotskyite, extremist, radical, revolutionary, revolutionist
    opposite: capitalist

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Comradely

The most common words with a similar meaning to Comradely:

Chiefly British: matey
Slang: palsy-walsy
amicable, bonhomous, buddy-buddy, chummy, collegial, companionable, cordial, friendly, genial, hail-fellow, hail-fellow-well-met, hearty, neighborly, palsy, warm, warmhearted

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Comradely

Words with the opposite meaning of Comradely:

antagonistic, hostile, unfriendly

Related Words for Comradely

affable, agreeable, approachable, good-natured, good-tempered, gracious, nice, sweet, clubby, convivial, folksy, gregarious, hospitable, sociable, social, jolly, jovial, merry, extroverted, outgoing, brotherly, fraternal, sisterly, close, familiar, intimate, adoring, affectionate, devoted, fond

Near Antonyms of Comradely

alienated, estranged, chilly, cold, cold-blooded, cool, frigid, frosty, glacial, icy, wintry, unsociable, unsocial, aggressive, argumentative, bellicose, belligerent, combative, contentious, disputatious, pugnacious, quarrelsome, scrappy, truculent, inhospitable, inimical

Word Forms of Comradely

Derived words: comradeliness (noun), comradely (adjective), comradeship (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Comradely

Middle French camarade group sleeping in one room, roommate, companion, from Old Spanish camarada, from cámara room, from Late Latin camera, camara chamber

First known use: 1544

Frequently Asked Questions about Comradely

What does "Comradely" mean?

"Comradely" means an intimate friend or associate, companion. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: an intimate friend or associate, companion.

What is another word for "Comradely"?

Other words for "Comradely" include amicable, bonhomous, buddy-buddy, chummy, collegial, companionable, cordial and friendly. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Comradely" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Comradely"?

There are 52 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Comradely". Common alternatives include amicable, bonhomous, buddy-buddy, chummy, collegial, companionable, cordial, friendly, genial and hail-fellow.

What is the opposite of "Comradely"?

Antonyms of "Comradely" include antagonistic, hostile and unfriendly. Near antonyms include alienated, estranged, chilly and cold.

How do you use "Comradely" in a sentence?

Examples of "Comradely" in a sentence: "a comradely handshake from an old friend whom he hadn't seen in years".

Is "Comradely" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Comradely" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Comradely"?

"Comradely" is pronounced /ˈkäm-ˌrad/ and divided into syllables as com·rade.

What is the origin of the word "Comradely"?

"Comradely" comes from Middle French camarade group sleeping in one room, roommate, companion, from Old Spanish camarada, from cámara room, from Late Latin camera, camara chamber. First known use: 1544.