Friendly and Hostile

Friendly: Kind and pleasant

Synonyms: Affectionate, Affable, Amiable, Cordial, Convivial, Genial, Gregarious.

  • Affectionate and soft spoken, Ana made a pleasant receptionist.
  • Normally, people do not view police officers as affable people, but Officer Jones was very nice.
  • Sarah’s elderly neighbor is an amiable old woman who bakes her fruitcake every year.
  • As long as everyone stays nice and open-minded, we can have a cordial discussion.
  • If Henry were more convivial to his employees, they would probably stop quitting their jobs.
  • While I expected my elderly neighbor to be rude, he was actually genial and invited me in for tea.
  • If you want to be more approachable, show a gregarious smile.

Hostile : Showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly, opposed.

Synonyms: Antagonistic, Belligerent, Bellicose, Inimical, Pugnacious, Truculent, Rancorous, Wrathful.

  • Nicole’s interest in theater exposed him to the antagonism of his father.
  • After Janice had to wait two hours to see her doctor, she became belligerent with the office staff.
  • Since Jenny was constantly abused by her ex-husband, it is not surprising that she comes across as bellicose to men who approach her.
  • The dog and cat are inimical to each other.
  • Because the pugnacious actor argues with everyone, it is hard for him to find work.
  • Larry succumbed to depression caused by the rancorous relationship with his seniors at work.
  • To the tribe the storm and flood seemed to be a work of the wrathful deity