amiable Definition
having a friendly and pleasant manner; good-natured and likable.
Using amiable: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "amiable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She had an amiable personality and was well-liked by everyone.
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He greeted us with an amiable smile.
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The atmosphere at the party was amiable and relaxed.
amiable Synonyms and Antonyms
Antonyms for amiable
Phrases with amiable
friendly and pleasant conversation
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We had an amiable conversation over dinner.
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After some negotiation, we reached an amiable agreement.
a friendly and positive relationship between people
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They had an amiable relationship despite their political differences.
Origins of amiable
from Old French 'amiable', from Latin 'amabilis', meaning 'lovable'
Summary: amiable in Brief
'Amiable' [ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl] describes someone who has a friendly and pleasant manner, is good-natured, and is generally liked by others. It can be used to describe people, conversations, agreements, and relationships. Synonyms include 'friendly,' 'affable,' and 'genial.' Antonyms include 'unfriendly' and 'hostile.'
