Synonyms of collegial

collegial

adjective

kə-ˈlē-j(ē-)əl 

as in warm

having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest

company luncheons that are designed to instill a collegial spirit among coworkers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• warm
• friendly
• gracious
• cordial
• neighborly
• companionable
• comradely
• chummy
• amicable
• merry
• affectionate
• genial
• nice
• sweet
• warmhearted
• loving
• fraternal
• hearty
• hail-fellow-well-met
• social
• convivial
• buddy-buddy
• palsy
• good-natured
• palsy-walsy
• bonhomous
• hospitable
• approachable
• matey
• hail-fellow
• familiar
• affable
• clubby
• jovial
• outgoing
• sociable
• jolly
• gregarious
• close
• agreeable
• folksy
• intimate
• brotherly
• good-tempered
• extroverted
• sisterly
• devoted
• adoring
• fond
• tenderhearted
• tender
• lovesome

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of collegial

That dynamic helped give the summit its unfussy, collegial vibe—rather than a revolving door of proclamatory keynotes, speaking moments were intended to be conversational; the presenters and participants, peers. — Danielle McNally, InStyle, 17 June 2026

Many Republicans see Clyburn as collegial and effective. — Sam Gringlas, NPR, 27 May 2026

He was hailed for fostering a collegial atmosphere, consensus building and a move away from the hardball inter-caucus politics of earlier chamber leaders. — Patrick Anderson, The Providence Journal, 8 May 2026

Though Mester and other observers expect the collegial reputation of the Fed to prevail, the potential for drama is unmistakable. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2026