NONHOSTILE Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

nonhostile

adjective

Definition of nonhostile

as in sympathetic

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Recent Examples of nonhostile And while cobras are shy, nonhostile creatures, would-be combatants would do well to bookmark our tips on how to survive a cobra bite. — Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 4 Nov. 2022 Namely, to be all things to all missions, from down-and-dirty close air support to ground troops to routine patrols in nonhostile regions. — Jamie McIntyre, Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2021 Experts say bosses should remind workers about anti-harassment and social media policies, since worker behavior could run afoul of an employer’s obligation to maintain a safe and nonhostile work environment. — Kaite Surma, chicagotribune.com, 4 Nov. 2020

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Adjective

Kewman, who has spent years reading about the disease that may determine his future, was sympathetic to this view.

— Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
The motive might be sympathetic, but the effect is sentimentalizing.

— Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of sympathetic

Adjective

A lot of them have liquid water, and some 2,000 of them could be super-Earths, even more hospitable to life than our own planet.

— Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 12 Nov. 2026
The married duo opened Birdie’s in 2021, introducing to Austin, Texas, a counter-service restaurant with no reservations that was still chef-driven and hospitable.

— Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of hospitable

Adjective

Priced at approximately $300,000 (£225,000), the aircraft has received approval from China’s civil aviation authorities for restricted operations following nearly a decade of development and testing.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
The government is also seeking that Lyft pay a civil penalty to vindicate the public’s interest in eliminating disability discrimination.

— Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of civil

Adjective

Neighboring schools sent social workers to help, and Western Springs Village Hall also had social workers and a comfort dog on hand to help anyone who witnessed the incident.

— Marni Pyke, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
Without trying, her style and sound has only continued to garner mass appeal, gaining another life through our social algorithms and places like Pinterest.

— Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of social

Adjective

More than a year ago, Lamont and Fazio had an amiable relationship on a personal level in their hometown of Greenwich.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026
Revered English actor Patrick Stewart, the Emmy-winning performer known for his work on stage and screen, and beloved for both his amiable persona and roles in popular franchises like Star Trek and X-Men, died Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of amiable

Adjective

Buoyed by a $50 million donation from Griffin and charter-friendly politicians in Tallahassee, Success Academy is set to take full advantage.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
That sentiment has certainly resonated with the Concord community, a family-friendly Charlotte suburb where the restaurant has taken off.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of friendly

Adjective

But their amicable split takes an unexpected turn when Freddy’s parents, Marty (Greg Kinnear) and Julie (Andie MacDowell), and Cleo’s mother, Rose, surprise them with the honeymoon of their dreams in Italy.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026
Christian’s only complaint was the HW-Q990F’s staggering price tag, which is made much more amicable by this $832 discount right now.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of amicable

Adjective

Afternoons should be mild and mostly sunny, with lower humidity making outdoor plans more pleasant.

— Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 2 Nov. 2026
As Los Angeles became more crowded and less pleasant a place to live, the high-handedness of Southern California developers and officialdom occasionally got those hands slapped.

— Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of pleasant

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