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simpatico

adjective/sɪmˈpætɪkəʊ/

C2CEFR level
78/100Rarity: rare
InformalRegister

Having a natural affinity or shared temperament that makes people get along easily.

They were instantly simpatico, finishing each other's thoughts within an hour of meeting.

Similar: congenial, like-minded

Origin: Italian/Spanish simpático 'agreeable', from Greek sympatheia.

Topic: rapport in General English

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