comradely

[ kom-rad-lee, -rid- ]

adjective

1. of, like, or befitting a comrade:

   a comradely pat on the shoulder.

Other Words From

• comrade·li·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of comradely¹

First recorded in 1875–80; comrade + -ly

Example Sentences

Choe said at the dinner banquet that Pyongyang and Moscow were building an “unbreakable comradely relationship” under the “strategic” decisions and leadership of Kim and Putin, the North’s official Korean Central News Agency said.

From Seattle Times

In Russia, Kim deepened “comradely fellowship and friendly ties” with Putin, North Korean state media reported.

From Seattle Times

The opening exchange is treated as cross-examination masquerading as comradely colloquy.

From Los Angeles Times

"The connections to far-right movements are not a single mistake, misunderstanding or bad humour, but rather repeated, systematic and comradely liaison," Green Party MP Hanna Holopainen said as she proposed the motion on Tuesday evening.

From Reuters

"I'd also like to pay tribute to Beth for a comradely campaign and to thank her for all her work as Cynon Valley's MP," he said.

From BBC

Related Words

• affable
• affectionate
• amiable
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• familiar
• favorable
• good
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• neighborly
• peaceful
• receptive
• sympathetic
• welcoming