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amiable

Adjective

IPA /ˈeɪmɪəbəl/

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Friendly and pleasant in the way you behave towards other people, making it easy for them to enjoy your company.

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amiable/ˈeɪmɪəbəl/

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A friendly manner
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amiable — Friendly and pleasant in the way you behave towards other people, making it easy for them to enjoy your company.

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Word origin

Through Old French, from Late Latin amicabilis, meaning friendly.

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Amiably is the adverb: people can chat amiably or greet each other amiably.

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