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Synonyms and antonyms of bestie in English

bestie

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A PERSON YOU KNOW WELL AND LIKE

We're besties!

Synonyms and examples

friend
We've been friends for years.
buddy
informal
He's one of my dad's old war buddies.
pal
informal
The heartthrob was spotted hanging with his Hollywood pals in L.A.
mate
UK informal
He's out with his mates.
girlfriend
She's out with her girlfriends tonight.
bezzie
UK informal
Of course I'm going to tell her, she's my bezzie.
BFF
informal
She and I are total BFFs.
confidant
Sarah was my confidant throughout my divorce and I told her everything.
intimate
formal
The lady-in-waiting was one of the queen's intimates.
compatriot
US
The star and his compatriots from the sitcom were called back together for a reunion show.
chum
old-fashioned informal
He reminisced with his old school chums.
crony
informal disapproving
He always gives his cronies all the best jobs.

Antonyms and examples

enemy
She made fun of me in school, and since then, we've been enemies.
stranger
Why would I trust him? He's a complete stranger.

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acquaintance
He had a few business acquaintances.
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See words related to bestie

friendly
nice
amiable
genial
congenial
affable
approachable
sociable
approving
outgoing
approving
jovial
chummy
informal
pally
UK informal
matey
UK informal
convivial
warm
cordial
good-natured
amicable
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A friend is someone you know well and like. Someone who is friendly behaves in a kind and pleasant way toward others. A friendly place or feeling is one that makes you feel happy and comfortable.
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