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Definitions

back-slapping

ADJECTIVE
convivial
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cheerful clubby festive genial hearty jolly jovial lively pleasant sociable
WEAK
companionable conversible entertaining festal friendly gay glad-handering happy hilarious holiday jocund merry mirthful vivacious
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apathetic depressed gloomy lethargic sad unfriendly unhappy
WEAK
blah dull serious solemn staid
ADJECTIVE
hearty
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cheery cordial ebullient exuberant generous genial genuine heartfelt passionate sincere warm
WEAK
affable animated ardent avid cheerful deep deep-felt deepest devout eager earnest effusive frank friendly gay glad gushing honest impassioned intense jolly jovial neighborly profuse real responsive true unfeigned unreserved unrestrained vivacious warmhearted wholehearted zealous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aloof apathetic cold cool dishonest false indifferent insincere uncaring unenthusiastic unexcited unfriendly unreal
WEAK
emotionless feeble lazy lethargic

Example Sentences

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Life moved on after his richly deserved back-slapping and feted appearances on the chat show circuit.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2025

But both López Obrador and Sheinbaum — the old-school, back-slapping pol and the steely, U.S.-educated technocrat — ultimately embraced U.S.-Mexico commerce.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2025

There was much back-slapping as they joined their new unit at Kyiv's central station for a second three-month stint.

From Reuters • May 31, 2022

Secchia, a New Jersey native with a boisterous, back-slapping style, was a major player in the Michigan Republican Party; the party’s headquarters in Lansing bears his name.

From Washington Times • Oct. 21, 2020

Sproul’s back-slapping manner and booming voice were legendary on campus.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik