on the same wavelength

ADJECTIVE

compatible

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adaptable appropriate consistent suitable

WEAK

accordant congenial congruent congruous consonant cooperative fit fitting getting along with harmonious having good vibes hitting it off in keeping in sync with in the groove like-minded meet proper reconcilable simpatico sympathetic together

Antonyms

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improper unfitting unsuitable

WEAK

antagonistic antipathetic disagreeable incompatible inharmonious unsuited

Example Sentences

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In the latter case, you and the other person are literally on the same wavelength.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Philip Rivers, longtime Chargers quarterback, was on the same wavelength as Allen.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2025

This doesn't mean that all these countries and leaders are on the same wavelength.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025

“He plays on the same wavelength that I do, and it’s hard to do that,” Mahomes said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2024

It was like we were on the same wavelength.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda