affably
1
4.4
- adverb
- /ˈæfəbli/
:
afablemente
- Still, he smiled affably enough and invited me to sit down.
- say affably
- smiled affably
- agreed affably
Examples
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I know, I know," he says affably.
Fiction book (1995) -
"Rabbi Daniel wins every time," interrupted Peter affably.
Fiction book (1998) -
"Give me that, please?" she said as affably as possible.
Fiction book (1999) -
"Point taken," he said affably.
Fiction book (1996) -
"Of course, of course," the big man answered affably.
Fiction book (2001) -
"I never move that fast," Charlie said affably, and took a swallow of his scotch.
Fiction book (1998) -
"There's no question of that," he said affably.
Fiction book (1996) -
"White wine, please," she hears her row-mate say affably in his non-Boston accent.
Fiction book (1995) -
Yes, Lessa agreed affably, versed in her dragon’s whimsies.
Fiction book (1991) -
"Hi, Ben," Gingrich said affably, making everyone feel welcome.
Synonyms
388
1.0
In a pleasant or attractive way
179
1.0
In a gentle and caring way
67
1.0
In a friendly way while smiling
50
1.0
In a friendly and enjoyable way
41
3.9
In a kind and polite way that shows respect
39
1.0
In a kind, friendly, and enthusiastic way
37
1.0
In a kind, gentle, pleasant way
34
1.0
In a happy, friendly way that shows you want to help
30
2.6
Act in a loving, gentle way that shows you care
11
4.0
In a warm, friendly way
11
3.0
In a pleasant way that makes people like you
4
3.7
In a friendly, pleasant way
4
2.5
In a way that makes people feel love or delight
4
3.5
In a kind and friendly way
3
2.5
In a happy, friendly way
3
2.3
In a pleasant way that feels nice
2
3.8
In a way that looks pleasant and attracts people
2
4.2
In a way that makes people like someone and feel warm towards them
2
2.5
With the mouth turned up in a friendly way
1
4.9
In a casual, confident way that shows no worry
1
3.7
In a friendly and cheerful way that makes people feel welcome
1
2.1
In a way that makes people like someone or something
1
3.5
In a friendly way that shows you enjoy being with someone
1
4.6
In a cheerful, friendly way that makes people smile
1
3.0
In a way that makes people like someone or something easily
1
7.4
In a smooth, confident way that charms people
1
5.7
In a pleasant and friendly way
1
7.3
In a charming way that makes people like you
1
2.8
To welcome guests in a friendly, generous way
Be kind and gentle to other people
In a cheerful, pleasant way that makes people smile
In a friendly, lively, and enjoyable way
In a lively, friendly way that shows you like talking
Antonyms
How Friendly
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Affably comes from Latin parts ad- ('to') and fari ('to speak'), so it originally meant 'easy to speak to'. That's why to act affably is to be friendly and pleasant, making people feel comfortable talking to you.