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companionably

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com⋅pan⋅ion⋅a⋅ble

  [kuhm-pan-yuh-nuh-buhl]
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–adjective
possessing the qualities of a good companion; pleasant to be with; congenial.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME. See companion 1 , -able

Related forms:
com⋅pan⋅ion⋅a⋅bil⋅i⋅ty, com⋅pan⋅ion⋅a⋅ble⋅ness, noun
com⋅pan⋅ion⋅a⋅bly, adverb
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com·pan·ion·a·ble   (kəm-pān'yə-nə-bəl)   
adj.  

  1. Having the qualities of a good companion; friendly. See Synonyms at social.

  2. Suggestive of companionship: reading together in companionable silence.

com·pan'ion·a·ble·ness n., com·pan'ion·a·bly adv.
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