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

Finally, after flashing his union card and ID, a sympathetic cop lets him in.

— Jeff Goodell, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026
And Ric Salinas, who plays Chachalacani, humorously obliges, bringing his Culture Clash vaudeville skills to the role of the sentry who’s caught between the rock of Klion’s tyranny and his fellow feeling for Antíkona’s sympathetic cause.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of sympathetic

Adjective

What were previously wetlands for parts of the year have been overtaken by vegetation, making the area less hospitable for birds and other creatures.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026
Li said that Yunnan would have offered our archaic human relatives a hospitable climate, rich in plant and animal life.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of hospitable

Adjective

The city then filed a civil suit asking the court to vacate the ruling, arguing that Shurin exceeded his authority in deciding what Biscari’s punishment would be.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026
He was arrested and later pleaded guilty to charges of obstructing law enforcement during a civil disorder and entering and remaining in a restricted area.

— Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of civil

Adjective

Some 27% of Americans use AI chatbots to discuss personal, emotional or social topics, with users under 50 more likely to do so, according to a recent poll from Elon University researchers and The Washington Post.

— Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026
In his exquisitely layered seventh feature, Possible Love (Ga-neung-han sa-rang), Lee Chang-dong’s humanistic observational skills remain at their peak, the acuity of his insights into emotional lives and social conditions unparalleled.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of social

Adjective

Wyler directs this serpentine, amiable comedy with a deft hand, intricately drawing out the fine details that make the whole heist operation tick.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
Only Ann Patchett could write such a pleasant, amiable novel about death, and only a horse could serve as her essential metaphor for peaceful salvation.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of amiable

Adjective

For our annual Fall Arts preview, The Charlotte Observer spoke to leaders at 11 organizations to hear their family-friendly recommendations as the 2026-27 arts season begins.

— Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026
Pilot's seat aside, there are several other play-friendly features.

— Chris McMullen, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of friendly

Adjective

Still once Libra season begins, things take a more amicable turn, as you could be left with no choice but to slow down, and consider other people’s needs, desires and timelines, as opposed to solely focusing on yourself.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
The children were all very close and everyone got along, with their parents remaining amicable even after having divorced, according to Mercer.

— David K. Li, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of amicable

Adjective

The mood by the end of the show was something of pleasant surprise.

— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026
Leach mentioned Anderson as a pleasant surprise, with this year’s sixth-round pick getting up and down the ice well while showing some presence with the puck.

— Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of pleasant

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