matey

[mey-tee] / ˈmeɪ ti /

ADJECTIVE

companionable

Synonyms

WEAK

affable amicable buddy-buddy clubby complacent congenial conversable convivial cordial cozy cozy with familiar genial good-natured gregarious intimate mellow neighborly outgoing pally palsy sociable social tight tight with

Example Sentences

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It doesn't match his public persona of the matey, personable, empathetic royal.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2023

“You don’t get matey with the Queen,” recalled former British prime minister Tony Blair.

From Washington Post • Sep. 9, 2022

He can be matey or imperious as the fancy takes him.

From Golf Digest • May 5, 2020

His discussions of Gorey’s work tend to be brief and shallow, and the writing is annoyingly matey.

From The New Yorker • Dec. 3, 2018

Paul turned to the photographer and made a remark in a matey undertone, as though they were sharing a pint in a pub.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein