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simpatico

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Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
a. 1 Having a compatible temperament 2 Having pleasing qualities

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Simpatico is a 1999 film starring Nick Nolte , Jeff Bridges , Sharon Stone , Catherine Keener and Albert Finney . It was adapted for the screen from the 1993 play Simpatico by Sam Shepard .

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
adjective EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES ▪ Not all couples are simpatico during long car trips. EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS ▪ Guitar legend Ry Cooder adds his simpatico guitar weaves.

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1864 (in fem. form simpatica ), from Spanish simpatico "sympathetic," from simpatia "sympathy," or from Italian simpatico , from simpatia , both ultimately from Latin sympathia (see sympathy ).

Usage examples of simpatico.

Her eyes occasionally meet those of Chugger, the muscular drummer, and the both of them smile in secret simpatico, so comfortable in the rhythm section, unenvious of the melody spinners.

Maybe because they had so much in common-antiques, running a family business, being newly married-they liked each other right off, quickly becoming simpatico, establishing a sense of being completely in tune with each other.

Mel and James had never had much to say to each other, they had never had the simpatico that Mel and Mary Catherine did.