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affable

af·fa·ble

affable

 
 
pronunciation:
ae f bl
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part of speech: adjective
definition: pleasant to talk to and be with; friendly; likeable.
The new girl in my class is affable, and everyone likes her.
synonyms:
agreeable, amiable, friendly
antonyms:
disagreeable, reserved, unfriendly
similar words:
civil, cordial, kindly, neighborly, outgoing, pleasant
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derivations: affably (adv.), affability (n.)
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