affability

Meanings

• The quality of being friendly, pleasant, and agreeable.

  - "He has a great affability towards children."
  - "The affability of the new employee has been noticed by all."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with affability
ability , mobility , reliability , viability

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Homophones

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1. affection, affectionate, affections
   

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Variants

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affabilities , affability , affable

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Forms

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Affability can be expressed in various forms such as adjectives, nouns, or verbs. For example, 'affable' is an adjective that describes someone as friendly and agreeable. 'Affability' can also be used as a noun to refer to the quality of being friendly, pleasant, and agreeable.

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Etymology

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The word 'affability' comes from the Latin word 'affabilis', which means 'talkative' or 'friendly'.

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Related Concepts

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1. friendliness: Friendliness is a related concept to affability as it also refers to the quality of being friendly and approachable towards others.

2. interpersonal skills: Interpersonal skills are another related concept to affability as they refer to the ability to effectively communicate, relate, and build rapport with others.

3. emotional intelligence: Emotional intelligence is yet another related concept to affability as it refers to the ability to effectively recognize, understand, and manage emotions in oneself and others.

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Quotes

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1. In repose, he can be "affable" and quite funny. But woe betide anyone who crosses him or who fails to perform to his demanding standards.

   - Anthony Bianco et al.,{it}Business Week{/it},9 Sept. 2002

2. The owner emerged from a galley kitchen … to explain that the restaurant was supposed to be closed. This roly-poly man with graying locks above a noble, high forehead was "affable" and articulate, not your average short-order cook.

   - John Krich,{it}San Francisco Examiner{/it},21 Aug. 1994

3. Bertie's a bright, "affable" fellow, but every little success he has feels cheapened in comparison with his dad's overpowering accomplishments.

   - Lev Grossman,{it}Time{/it},7 Feb. 2005

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Culture

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Affability is often valued in various cultures as a desirable trait. In many Asian cultures, affability is considered an essential element of good manners and social etiquette. In Western cultures, affability is often associated with charisma, friendliness, and approachability.

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