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- [af-uh-buh l]
- /ˈæf ə bəl/
- /ˈæf.ə.bl̩/
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- [af-uh-buh l]
- /ˈæf ə bəl/
Definitions of affably word
- adjective affably pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to; friendly; cordial; warmly polite: an affable and courteous gentleman. 1
- adjective affably showing warmth and friendliness; benign; pleasant: an affable smile. 1
- noun affably In an affable manner. 1
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Origin of affably
First appearance:
before 1530 One of the 29% oldest English words
1530-40; < Latin affābilis that can be spoken to, courteous, equivalent to af- af- + fā- speak (see fate) + -bilis -ble, perhaps via Middle French
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Parts of speech for Affably
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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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affably popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
affably usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for affably
adv affably
- appropriately — suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, occasion, etc.: an appropriate example; an appropriate dress.
- cheerfully — full of cheer; in good spirits: a cheerful person.
- favorably — characterized by approval or support; positive: a favorable report.
- happily — in a happy manner; with pleasure.
- kindly — having, showing, or proceeding from a benevolent disposition or spirit; kindhearted: kindly people.
adverb affably
- pleasantly — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- jovially — endowed with or characterized by a hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of good-fellowship: a wonderfully jovial host.
- warmly — having or giving out a moderate degree of heat, as perceived by the senses: a warm bath.
- gregariously — fond of the company of others; sociable.
- willingly — disposed or consenting; inclined: willing to go along.
Antonyms for affably
adv affably
- unwillingly — not willing; reluctant; loath; averse: an unwilling partner in the crime.
- dissenting — to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; withhold assent; disagree (often followed by from): Two of the justices dissented from the majority decision.
- unpleasant — not pleasant; displeasing; disagreeable; offensive: an unpleasant taste; an unpleasant situation; an unpleasant manner.
adverb affably
- coolly — moderately cold; neither warm nor cold: a rather cool evening.
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