collegial

adjective

kə-ˈlē-j(ē-)əl How to pronounce collegial (audio)
Definition of collegialnext
as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest company luncheons that are designed to instill a collegial spirit among coworkers

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Recent Examples of collegial The mood there, in the search for shared approaches to safeguard against potentially negative impacts from artificial intelligence, is rather more collegial. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 7 July 2026 Led by injured reliever Mike Vasil and his array of props, the dugout has a more collegial vibe than usual. — Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 1 July 2026 But some universities almost function as high-end senior centers nowadays, offering collegial networks, intellectual stimulation, and some resources. — Literary Hub, 18 June 2026 That dynamic helped give the summit its unfussy, collegial vibe—rather than a revolving door of proclamatory keynotes, speaking moments were intended to be conversational; the presenters and participants, peers. — Danielle McNally, InStyle, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for collegial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collegial
  1. warm
  2. friendly
  3. gracious
Adjective
  • This luxe accent chair invites fall into your home with its rich velvet upholstery and warm cinnamon shade.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The temperature on Monday reached 81 degrees Fahrenheit in the evening with an average humidity level of 72 percent — warm but not unbearable.
    — Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of warm
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  • Baleaf consistently nails budget-friendly performance wear, and these capris are no exception.
    — Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Give a basic kitchen island a custom look with a few easy (and budget-friendly) updates.
    — Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of friendly
Adjective
  • The gracious master of ceremonies gave me the place of honor in the line-up, directly behind him, with Reiffer and the two shikaris bringing up the rear.
    — Leslie E. Tassell, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Walters asks, with a show of reluctance, questions about hillbillies, adolescent development, breast surgeries and her husband — though the singer’s answers are always gracious.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of gracious

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“Collegial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collegial. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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