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amiable

UK/ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/ US/ˈæ.mi.ə.bəl/ uncommon

adjective

1.

disposed to please

  • “an amiable villain with a cocky sidelong grin” Hal Hinson
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2.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

  • “an affable smile”
  • “an amiable gathering”
  • “cordial relations”
  • “a cordial greeting”
  • “a genial host”
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Origin

From Middle English amyable, from Old French amiable, from Late Latin amīcābilis (“friendly”), from Latin amīcus (“friend”), from amō (“love”, verb). The meaning has been influenced by French amiable and Latin amābilis (“loveable”) (whence English aimable and amable). Doublet of amicable. Compare with amorous, amability.

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