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Contexts ▼▲ Adjective Opposite of opposite in nature, direction, or meaning Opposite of perversely inclined to disagree or to do the opposite of what is expected or desired Opposite of tending to misbehave or act badly or childishly (of two or more things) Opposite of contrasting or conflicting with each other Opposite of uncooperative and difficult to deal with Opposite of opposed or hostile to something, such as a rule or idea Opposite of hostile or antagonistic in nature Opposite of refusing to change one's position, attitude or opinion Opposite of denotes a state of denial, disagreement, or refusal Opposite of unfriendly and bad-tempered Opposite of tending to obstruct or harm Opposite of distinguished by a unique attribute Opposite of having an opposite or diametrically opposed meaning Opposite of not consistent or in harmony with Opposite of in opposition to a majority or official opinion Opposite of having a predisposition to argue or engage in confrontations Noun Opposite of the opposite Opposite of a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else Opposite of that which is totally different from or the reverse of someone or something else … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ Opposite of opposite in nature, direction, or meaning congruous compatible consistent congruent harmonious accordant appropriate agreeing coherent consonant correspondent corresponding fitting parallel concordant fit noncontradictory suitable apt nonconflicting same coincidental unopposed in agreement similar like alike identical conformable to correspondent to correspondent with equal uniform matching indistinguishable agreeable homogeneous matched related comparable equivalent complementary homogenous reconcilable much the same exact relatable undifferenced undifferentiated kindred commensurate kin resemblant congenial almost identical suited conformable concurring proper standardisedUK standardizedUS resembling analogous coinciding close united interchangeable frictionless cooperating unanimous corroborating loving unopposing peaceful convergent standard conforming normal flexible merciful friendly compromising in tune like-minded well suited in harmony well matched en rapport well-matched in accord confirming reconciled vouching becoming happy genteel befitting right meet seemly correct felicitous decorous the same unvaried duplicate cognate connate one and the same on par synonymous twin clone selfsame akin tantamount mimicking homologous recognisableUK synonymic homological carbon-copy carbon copy undifferent copied recognizableUS more ❯ “These efforts are wasted if the copy is stale or lacks a congruous theme.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of perversely inclined to disagree or to do the opposite of what is expected or desired obliging accommodating cooperative willing helpful tractable agreeable compliant amenable biddable gracious unselfish accommodative agreeing conformable docile indulgent obedient ruly submissive amiable considerate eager to please manageable governable controllable supportive orderly complaisant yielding nice disciplined good-natured subordinate complementary behaving behaved dutiful innocent calm submitting placid passive subservient well-behaved happy pliant flexible acquiescent following peaceable compromising easygoing easy rulable loyal patriotic conformist law-abiding moderate mild cautious patient orthodox reasonable responsive deferential accepting observant quiet gentle restrained peaceful controlled demure respectful cowardly meek apologetic subordinating dominant correct normal righteous well behaved pliable tentative complying irresolute relenting more ❯ “The pleasant and obliging staff willingly produced a jug of hot water.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of tending to misbehave or act badly or childishly behaved polite mannerly behaving nice well-behaved disciplined respectful compliant courteous seemly acquiescent dutiful obedient orderly deferential good docile well-mannered biddable amenable obsequious tractable conformable complaisant submissive governable yielding law-abiding subservient ingratiating duteous accommodating obeisant controllable restrained well behaved obliging attentive servile controlled ruly manageable reverential nonresistant willing conformist venerating complying well-trained well trained well disciplined observant pliant cooperative proper unresistant civil decorous genteel refined civilizedUS respectable gracious thoughtful considerate conforming adaptable accordant moral pure ladylike gentlemanly flexible assentive good-mannered calm civilisedUK unassertive slavish resistless obeying grovellingUK nonresisting spineless placable unresisting bootlicking uncomplaining passive meek soft comformable abject surrendering lowly subordinate humble menial subdued spiritless lamblike kowtowing disciplinable non-resisting self-abasing self-effacing handleable grovelingUS faithful malleable regardful loyal devoted dependable good-natured under control more ❯ “They described him as a behaved, shy boy with good manners and an angelic face.” Adjective ▲ (of two or more things) Opposite of contrasting or conflicting with each other friendly kind similar in favor of keen eager sympathetic agreeable willing inclined amenable favourableUK favorableUS liking loving caring ready disposed Adjective ▲ Opposite of uncooperative and difficult to deal with easy-going relaxed calm happy laid-back cheered joyous pleased easygoing tolerant laidback unconcerned lenient agreeable unhurried carefree nonchalant undemanding blase collected composed imperturbable complacent casual lackadaisical unrestrained placid unrestricted slack good-humoredUS breezy lax pleasant cheerful tranquil affable even-tempered flexible loose permissive amenable mellow good-natured patient good-humouredUK laissez-faire uncritical nice liberal more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of opposed or hostile to something, such as a rule or idea accepting receptive susceptible receptive to Adjective ▲ Opposite of hostile or antagonistic in nature nonantagonistic nonhostile Adjective ▲ Opposite of refusing to change one's position, attitude or opinion giving accommodating disposed inclined enthusiastic obliging willing altruistic amenable reasonable kind bighearted freewill prepared wilful benevolent eager nice ungrudging keen pliable ready willful charitable generous philanthropic beneficent content open unstinting glad relenting thoughtful unsparing happy predisposed voluntary yielding magnanimous openhanded pliant unselfish big-hearted self-sacrificing well-disposed “Ian was very giving in sharing his toys with his best friend, Sarah.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of denotes a state of denial, disagreement, or refusal promising positive agreeable accepting auspicious assuring hopeful reassuring bright encouraging happy lucky affirmative “Whilst they gave very little verbal feedback, their general body language suggested it would be a promising outcome.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of unfriendly and bad-tempered good-natured pleasant amiable good-humoredUS good-humouredUK good-tempered agreeable congenial delightful friendly likableUS likeableUK lovely nice happy inoffensive kind cheerful affable genial benevolent peaceable pacific peaceful cordial easygoing complaisant decent warmhearted obliging nonbelligerent kindly amicable gracious sympathetic uncontentious uncombative nonaggressive unbelligerent placid neighbourlyUK warm-hearted neighborlyUS well disposed well-disposed easy-going sweet-natured helpful conciliatory sweet magnanimous considerate compliant unselfish accommodating nonwarlike harmonizingUS unwarlike vivacious merry bighearted supportive patient altruistic generous harmonisingUK acquiescent charitable easy breezy understanding thoughtful tolerant lenient good-hearted kind-hearted even-tempered favourably disposed lovable affectionate hospitable good warm chirpy cheery gentle polite amenable calm gregarious approachable unreserved meek couthy convivial conversable benign demonstrative receptive companionable courteous bonhomous sociable jovial social perky mild outgoing mellow open welcoming engaging laid-back company-loving more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of tending to obstruct or harm advantageous friendly helpful sympathetic favorableUS positive supportive well-disposed affable amicable congenial favourableUK good kindly welcoming aiding assisting kind nice encouraging agreeable approving cooperative obliging warm complimentary constructive enthusiastic well disposed auspicious propitious convenient well-timed admiring beneficial appreciative recommendatory commending praiseful approbatory valuable acclamatory flattering approbative respectful rewarding practical productive appreciating rapturous useful commendatory esteeming effective praising congratulatory laudatory acclaiming promising applauding affirmative wholesome instrumental formative profitable gainful worthwhile fruitful hopeful meritorious healthful receptive responsive pro inclined consenting accommodating predisposed disposed willing compliant biddable in sympathy in favourUK favourably disposed in favorUS more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of distinguished by a unique attribute common conventional expected general standard usual banal indistinctive predictable undistinguished unoriginal characteristic normal average monotonous ordinary plain stale typical unvaried stereotyped trivial familiar commonplace like similar regular customary traditional accustomed established habitual recognizedUS accepted recognisedUK “If you were to ask me, my most objective view would be that this unremarkable creature is as common as a garden snail.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of having an opposite or diametrically opposed meaning synonymous similar like alike comparable related parallel analogous same akin equal matching kin connate homogenous conformable substitutable duplicate uniform resembling commensurate identical proportionate undiverse close interchangeable twinlike cognate homogeneous consistent undifferenced resemblant regular congruous correspondent complementary unvaried exact kindred relatable equivalent selfsame indistinguishable undifferentiated congruent agreeing near corresponding related to almost identical the same on par one and the same much the same more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of not consistent or in harmony with in step Adjective ▲ Opposite of in opposition to a majority or official opinion conforming conformist conventional orthodox Adjective ▲ Opposite of having a predisposition to argue or engage in confrontations noncontroversial safe uncontroversial Noun ▲ Opposite of the opposite similarity sameness resemblance likeness similitude comparability homogeneity closeness commonality comparison equivalency identicalness semblance alikeness indistinguishability congruity commonalty parallel correspondence “The effect of this brooding was that I was, despite my own will, struck by the similarity of circumstances bearing on my visitor.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else epitome same similarity equal acknowledgementUK admission confirmation avowal acknowledgmentUS approval ratification allowance permission sanction OK Noun ▲ Opposite of that which is totally different from or the reverse of someone or something else equivalent coequal equal correspondent parallel match “This visual pun is the equivalent of clever poetic wordplay.” Find more words! 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