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collegial

[kuh-lee-juhl, -jee-uhl, kuh-lee-gee-uhl] / kəˈli dʒəl, -dʒi əl, kəˈli gi əl /
ADJECTIVE
cooperative
Synonyms
STRONGEST
concerted coordinated harmonious interdependent reciprocal symbiotic united
STRONG
coefficient collective combining common joining team uniting
WEAK
agreeing coacting coactive coadjuvant collaborating collaborative collusive combined concurring hand in glove in league participating shared synergetic synergic
Antonyms
WEAK
disjoint disobliging disunited divided encumbering hindering hurting preventing separate uncooperative uncoordinated unhelpful unsupportive
ADJECTIVE
synergetic
Synonyms
WEAK
agreeing coacting coactive coadjuvant coefficient collaborating collaborative collective collusive combined combining common concerted concurring coordinated hand in glove harmonious in league interdependent joining participating reciprocal shared symbiotic synergic synergistic team united uniting
ADJECTIVE
synergic
Synonyms
WEAK
agreeing coacting coactive coadjuvant coefficient collaborating collaborative collective collusive combined combining common concerted concurring coordinated hand in glove harmonious in league interdependent joining participating reciprocal shared symbiotic synergetic synergistic team united uniting
ADJECTIVE
synergistic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
harmonious interdependent symbiotic
WEAK
agreeing coacting coactive coadjuvant coefficient collaborating collaborative collective collusive combined combining common concerted concurring coordinated hand in glove in league joining participating reciprocal shared synergetic synergic team united uniting

Example Sentences

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The Oklahoman is well liked in the Senate for a reason—he’s collegial, and a communicator—and he used his hearing to reassure Democrats he’d bring very different leadership.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

His relationship with Powell and the other governors has been collegial.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

I cannot imagine having to be collegial with these people.

From Slate • Jan. 3, 2026

Former President Nery Paiz had expressed respect for Carvalho and advocated for his members through this collegial connection.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2024

He spent the next few hours in a collegial discussion with Groves about the challenges facing the bomb designers.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik