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Meaning of affable
Having a pleasant and friendly disposition
Etymology of affable
The word "affable" originates from the Latin "affabilis," meaning "approachable" or "friendly," derived from "affari," which means "to speak to"
Historically, the term has been used to describe individuals with a pleasant and courteous demeanor, dating back to the 15th century
Synonyms
Definitions
- Having a pleasant and friendly disposition, easy to talk to and warm in manner
- * Having a natural ability to make people feel at ease and liked
Usage Examples
- The affable hotel manager made sure our stay was comfortable and enjoyable
- * Her affable nature made her a favorite among her colleagues and friends
- * The affable stranger struck up a conversation with us at the park
Antonyms
unpleasant
disagreeable
unfriendly
aloof
distant
cold
reserved
rude
impolite
brusque
curt
gruff
surly
sullen
morose
gloomy
irritable
cranky
cantankerous
prickly
standoffish
haughty
arrogant
condescending