pally

The word “pally” has 2 syllables: pal-ly

It's pronounced as /ˈpæli/


What is synonym and antonym for pally?

In the thesaurus, “pally” has 50 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for pally along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for pally

  • affable
  • affectionate
  • amicable
  • bosom
  • buddy-buddy
  • chummy
  • clannish
  • cliquey
  • cliquish
  • close
  • close-knit
  • clubby
  • complacent
  • confidential
  • confiding
  • congenial
  • constant
  • conversable
  • convivial
  • cordial
  • cozy
  • cozy with
  • exclusive
  • familiar
  • fond
  • forbidding
  • friendly
  • genial
  • good-natured
  • gregarious
  • incestuous
  • inhospitable
  • inseparable
  • intimate
  • kissy-huggy
  • lovey-dovey
  • mellow
  • neighborly
  • outgoing
  • pack
  • palsy
  • palsy-walsy
  • snobbish
  • snobby
  • sociable
  • social
  • thick
  • tight
  • tight with
  • unfriendly

Antonyms for pally

  • antagonistic
  • foreign
  • opposing
  • receptive
  • unfriendly
  • unsociable
  • welcoming

Meanings of pally

  • noun
    1. An affectionate term of address.
    2. A slightly derogatory and insulting term of address.
    3. A paladin.
  • adjective
    1. Like a pal; friendly.

Example Sentences

  • Despite their initial disagreements, they eventually became quite pally.
  • She's always been pally with everyone in the neighborhood.
  • Their pally relationship made working together on the project much easier.
  • He tries to act all pally with his boss to get ahead in his career.
  • The two teammates were incredibly pally both on and off the field.

On this page you'll find 57 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to pally, such as: affable, affectionate, amicable, antagonistic, bosom, buddy-buddy, chummy.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

absolutely

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quite

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abnormally

  • above all
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  • uniquely
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  • whacking
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mainly

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  • typically
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  • virtually
  • well-nigh

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