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

"Meetings and comradely ties between us... will make a positive contribution to further consolidating the eternal foundation of the DPRK-Russia friendship," he added, referring to North Korea by its official name, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

From BBC

Choe said Pyongyang and Moscow were building an “unbreakable comradely relationship” under the leadership of Kim and Putin.

From Washington Times

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

Related Words

• affable
• affectionate
• amiable
• amicable
• attentive
• beneficial
• chummy
• cordial
• familiar
• favorable
• good
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• neighborly
• peaceful
• receptive
• sympathetic
• welcoming