amiably

Examples

• All

• "Depends on how things go, you know how it is." "OK," he said amiably.

  Fiction book (1998)

• Can't we all sit down together and talk this thing out amiably?

  Toys (1992)

• Waiting for his drink, he looks amiably around the bar.

  Fiction book (1998)

• Harry takes her by the arm and looks amiably toward the nurse.

  Fiction book (1992)

• "It's okay by me," he answered amiably enough when I had made my request.

  Fiction book (1995)

• We were chatting amiably, speculating on the spiritual lives of the people sitting near us.

  Fiction book (1990)

• Caravaggio stands, chatting amiably to them, holding a haversack and smoking a cigarette.

  Fiction book (1996)

• The ubiquitous Mr. Benedict lounges amiably in the stairway door.

  Fiction book (1993)

• Cardinal Alfonso Romero from Los Angeles chatted amiably with St. Augustine.

  Fiction book (1996)

• Mr. Bellow was leaning against the lectern, amiably talking and listening, nodding, smiling, signing books.

  Academic text (1997)

Synonyms

N

nicely

vsamiably

322 1.0

In a pleasant or attractive way

is friendly in manner rather than merely attractive

K

kindly

vsamiably

161 1.0

In a gentle and caring way

focuses on being pleasant rather than especially caring

W

with a smile

vsamiably

100 1.0

In a friendly way while smiling

conveys general pleasantness not limited to a smile

P

politely

vsamiably

97 1.0

In a way that shows respect for other people

is more warm and personal than simple manners

P

pleasantly

vsamiably

47 1.0

In a friendly and enjoyable way

is friendly in style rather than broadly enjoyable

G

graciously

vsamiably

39 3.9

In a kind and polite way that shows respect

is informal pleasantness rather than formal politeness

C

cheerfully

vsamiably

29 1.0

In a happy, friendly way that shows you want to help

is pleasant without necessarily showing overt happiness

C

civilly

vsamiably

11 4.2

In a polite and respectful way

is warmer and more personally pleasant than just polite

C

cordially

vsamiably

10 4.0

In a warm, friendly way

is more generally pleasant rather than formally sincere

A

amicably

vsamiably

10 4.1

In a friendly, peaceful way without anger

is about being pleasant rather than focusing on peace

C

courteously

vsamiably

4 2.8

In a polite and respectful way

is friendlier and less formal than mere manners

G

good-naturedly

vsamiably

3 3.5

In a kind and friendly way

is pleasant but not necessarily calm or patient

A

agreeably

vsamiably

3 2.3

In a pleasant way that feels nice

is more about warm friendliness than mere agreeableness

B

benignly

vsamiably

3 5.8

In a kind and gentle way that does no harm

is about pleasant manner rather than harmlessness

S

smilingly

vsamiably

2 2.5

With the mouth turned up in a friendly way

is generally pleasant rather than only using a smile

G

genially

vsamiably

1 3.7

In a friendly and cheerful way that makes people feel welcome

is pleasant without marked cheerfulness

A

affably

vsamiably

1 4.4

In a friendly, pleasant way that shows warmth and kindness

is pleasant but less about open warmth

C

congenially

vsamiably

1 5.7

In a pleasant and friendly way

is simply pleasant, not necessarily fitting with others

C

convivially

vsamiably

1 6.8

In a friendly, lively, and enjoyable way

is pleasant but not necessarily lively or social

B

benignantly

vsamiably

1 9.9

Be kind and gentle to other people

is more about being pleasant than showing moral goodwill

Antonyms

U

unpleasantly

6 2.7

In a way that makes you feel bad or uncomfortable

H

hostilely

1 7.4

In an unfriendly way that shows anger or dislike

How Friendly

affectionately

28 2.6

warmly

32 1.0

amiably

4 3.7

politely

97 1.0

reservedly

1 7.4

coldly

17 4.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology