AMIABLE
Dictionary entry overview: What does amiable mean? • AMIABLE (adjective)
The adjective AMIABLE has 2 senses:
1. disposed to please
2. diffusing warmth and friendliness
Familiarity information: AMIABLE used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• AMIABLE (adjective)
Meaning:
Disposed to please
Synonyms:
amiable; good-humored; good-humoured
Context example:
an amiable villain with a cocky sidelong grin
Similar:
good-natured (having an easygoing and cheerful disposition)
Meaning:
Diffusing warmth and friendliness
Synonyms:
affable; cordial; genial; amiable
Context examples:
an affable smile / an amiable gathering / cordial relations / a cordial greeting / a genial host
Similar:
friendly (characteristic of or befitting a friend)
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