affable

Meanings

• adjective

  Friendly and sociable; pleasantly engaging.

  - "His affable demeanor put everyone at ease."
  - "She has an affable personality that draws people to her."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈæf.ə.bəl/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

inaffable

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Synonyms

accessible , civil , complaisant , courteous , friendly , gracious , personable , benign , mild , warm

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with affable
able , table , mable , stable

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Variants

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affabilities , affability , affable

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Etymology

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Originating in the late 15th century from Middle French 'affable,' meaning 'friendly' or 'agreeable'.

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Trivia

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1. Affable is an antonym for the word 'surly'.

2. In some contexts, 'affable' can also be used as a synonym for 'agreeable' or 'amiable'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Friendliness: The quality of being friendly and approachable.

2. Sociability: The ability to interact easily and effectively with 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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Affable is often used to describe someone who is friendly, approachable, and easy to talk to. In literature, the term 'affable' has been used to describe various characters, such as the affable narrator in 'The Canterbury Tales' by Geoffrey Chaucer.

How to Memorize "affable"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone with a warm smile and open body language, making you feel welcome and comfortable in their presence.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'affable' with the feeling of friendliness and approachability.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym 'A Friendly FACE' to remember the meaning of 'affable': Approachable, Friendly, Inviting, Easygoing, and Cheerful.

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