PALLY Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

pally

adjective

Definition of pally

as in chummy

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Adjective

Bianco and Hilton had a sometimes chummy, sometimes bitter relationship on the campaign trail.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Teenage Andy is getting ready for college and his toys wind up getting sent to Sunnyside Daycare, where seemingly chummy Lots-o'-Huggin' Bear (Ned Beatty) runs the show.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 19 June 2026

Definition of chummy

Adjective

Schubert and the law enforcement agencies that fall under her jurisdiction appear to be bosom buddies.

— Monique Judge, The Root, 15 May 2018
Jim Hamre and Zack Willhoite were also bosom buddies in their passion for public transportation who had excitedly awaited the day higher-speed trains could zip through their home turf.

— Washington Post, Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2017

Definition of bosom

Adjective

Perhaps health equity was always meant to evolve in the same way—not disappearing, but becoming inseparable from excellent healthcare itself.

— Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Couples who seem inseparable gradually grow untethered, and even best friends disagree in ways that leave them strangers.

— Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026

Definition of inseparable

Adjective

Its ships have hundreds of rooms and suites—not thousands—and slip into harbors that megaships cannot reach, keeping shore days intimate enough that the market vendor, the guide, and the lunch that follows feel like part of the same long afternoon.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
The dining room is intimate, so reservations are strongly recommended, and Monday nights are dedicated to Charlotte’s hospitality workers.

— Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026

Definition of intimate

Adjective

Organizers promoted the event as a family-friendly space with an Easter egg hunt and horse rides for children, according to the statement.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
There was a June 1977 friendly in Buenos Aires where punches were thrown and players were ejected.

— Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2026

Definition of friendly

Adjective

He was initially treated for herpes and Bell’s palsy, a temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles on one side of his face, and he was discharged.

— Sophie Ziedalski, NBC news, 2 July 2026
Symptoms can include a rash and flu-like symptoms, with some people going on to experience arthritis, facial palsy, pain, irregular heartbeats and other worsening symptoms.

— Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026

Definition of palsy

Adjective

Men’s European Championship 2024 Spain versus England is becoming quite familiar in finals.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Blending the vintage style of a Mary Jane shoe with the modern, casual style of a trainer, these shoes shine with their unique but familiar design.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026

Definition of familiar

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