simpatico
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tɪˌkoʊ, -ˈpæt adjective
congenial or like-minded; likable: I find our new neighbor simpatico in every respect.
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| —adj | |
| 1. | pleasant or congenial |
| 2. | of similar mind or temperament; compatible |
| [Italian: from simpatia | |
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Simpatico
is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
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Word Origin & History
simpatico
1864, from Sp. simpatico "sympathetic," from simpatia "sympathy," or from It. simpatico, from simpatia, both ultimately from L. sympathia (see sympathy).
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Example sentences
Simpatico indicated that the goal of response letters was to close the feedback loop to the grievant.
The bar serves an amazing range of alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks and is also a simpatico place for meetings.
But, too often, a simpatico relationship with natural surroundings is confused with environmentalism.
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