hail-fellows-well-met
/ˈheɪl ˌfɛloʊz ˌwɛl ˈmɛt/
NOUN
1. A friendly and sociable person
A person who is outgoing, welcoming, and readily familiar with others; someone who greets people warmly and behaves in a cordial, companionable manner.
1.1. Friendly and sociable companions
People who are friendly, approachable, and comfortable interacting with others, often forming warm and familiar social relationships.
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Examples
- At the party, he played the role of the hail-fellows-well-met, engaging with everyone and making them feel welcome.
- His hail-fellows-well-met attitude won him many friends in the new neighborhood.
Related Words
- allies
- collaborators
- colleagues
- cronies
- hobnobbers
- musketeers
- partners
1.2. Supporters and well-wishers
People who demonstrate goodwill toward someone through encouragement, loyalty, assistance, or support.
Synonyms
- adherents
- allies
- backers
- benefactors
- supporters
- sympathizers
- well-wishers
Antonyms
- antagonists
- archenemies
- archfoes
- hostiles
- ill-wishers
- nemeses
Examples
- The politician's hail-fellows-well-met persona endeared him to voters.
- The organization relied on its hail-fellows-well-met supporters to strengthen community relationships.
Related Words
- collaborators
- comrades
- disciples
- followers
- partners
1.3. Associates and fellow members
People connected through common interests, professional activities, affiliations, or shared objectives.
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Examples
- He quickly established himself as a hail-fellows-well-met among his new colleagues.
- The members regarded one another as hail-fellows-well-met because of their shared interests.
Related Words
- abetters
- abettors
- accomplices
- exponents
- friendlies