adjective
amiable
AY-mee-uh-buhl/ˈeɪmiəbl/
Friendly, pleasant, and easy to like.
The amiable neighbor welcomes guests with a smile and offers refreshments.
Etymology
The friend-based adjective also became associated with being lovable. That overlap helps explain why amiable describes people whose pleasant temper makes them easy to like.
In context
they're friendly. They're very amiable people, and they're also tall and beautiful.
You're amiable, patient, caring, relaxed.
More examples
- Her amiable manner puts nervous visitors at ease.
- Despite the delay, he remains amiable and patient.
- We spend the afternoon with their amiable neighbors.
Forms
amiability noun — A friendly and pleasantly agreeable disposition.