PALLY Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

pally

adjective

Definition of pally

as in chummy

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Adjective

Still, some aspects of a historically chummy industry remain unchanged.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
Soon, Senior is the new leader of his son’s gang, winning hearts and minds with ’Nam stories and chummy nicknames.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 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

For Menchú the Indigenous womb is inseparable from the struggle for survival.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2026
The Fields Studios team sees the campus’ success as inseparable from the health of Chicago’s broader creative community.

— Partner Content, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of inseparable

Adjective

The couple invited 54 of their closest friends and family members, keeping the celebrations intimate despite the grandeur of the setting.

— Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Viewers are invited aboard the forest green train for an intimate look into the lives of those who reside and work along the route of the Bergen Line.

— Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of intimate

Adjective

For families Families are welcomed here with a friendly, low-key attitude that has delighted kids roaming free through the open spaces.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
Trinity Rodman, left, of the United States celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the Girls U16 international friendly match between Germany and United States at Krandelstadion on September 14, 2017, in Wildeshausen, Germany.

— Christine Ledbetter, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of friendly

Adjective

Ronstadt retired in 2011 due to the neurodegenerative condition known as progressive supranuclear palsy.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
He was later diagnosed with a severe nerve injury to his left shoulder and arm and underwent surgery at 6 months old, but continued to suffer from a brachial plexus nerve injury known as Erb’s palsy, the family’s complaint claims.

— Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

Definition of palsy

Adjective

Keep your eye on what gives you more freedom, not just what feels familiar.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026
Because the team that won the 2026 NBA championship weathered a storm that feels all-too familiar in a 0-3 start to their reign as NBA champions this season.

— Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of familiar

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