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amiableness


Meanings
  • adjective

    The quality of being friendly, kind, and pleasant.


Variants
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amiabilities , amiability , amiable , amiableness , amiablenesses , amiabler , amiablest , amiably
Etymology
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From Old French amiable, from ami 'friend'.


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  1. The term 'amiability' is derived from the Latin word amicabilis, meaning 'friendly' or 'lovable'.

  2. The concept of amiability has been studied in various fields, including psychology and sociology, and is considered an essential component of emotional intelligence.


Related Concepts
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  1. friendliness: A closely related concept to amiableness, referring to the quality of being friendly and approachable.

  2. kindness: Another related concept, denoting the quality of being generous and considerate towards others.


Quotes
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  1. … an "amiable" man, a gray-headed, fiftyish, good old boy with a long career in media and public relations, and a hellish taste for margaritas …

    - Denis Johnson,{it}Rolling Stone{/it},17 Aug. 2000
  2. These strained plot contortions aren't really necessary: the funny, "amiable" heart of the movie is in the scenes of these tough old duffers scamming their way through the training program.

    - David Ansen,{it}Newsweek{/it},14 Aug. 2000
  3. The book pivots around Molly Bonner, an "amiable", 40-ish woman whose second husband has just died in a helicopter accident, leaving her grief-struck and rich.

    - Tad Friend,{it}Vogue{/it},March 1997
  4. Gianni Versace is an "amiable" smoothy with a light touch and a corona of gray hair.

    - Marie Brenner,{it}Vanity Fair{/it},January 1997

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The concept of amiableness has been explored in various literary works, such as Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, where the characters' amiability is a significant factor in their relationships.

How to Memorize "amiableness"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a friendly and approachable person to remember the meaning of amiability.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'amiability' with the feeling of warmth and friendliness.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'A-M-I-A-B-L-E: Approachable, Mature, Interested, Affectionate, Benevolent, Lovely, Engaging' to remember the meaning of amiability.


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