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affably, adv.|ˈæfəblɪ|
[f. affable a. + -ly2.]
In an affable manner; in a manner indicating willingness to converse; courteously.
1608Norden Surueyors Dial., To giue his fellow work⁓men a congie early in the morning, and affably to call them. a1616Beaum. & Fl. Martial Maid iii. iv. (R.) She'll..answer affably and modestly. 1829Fonblanque England (1837) I. 238 Some..to whom the Duke has affably said ‘Good morning.’ 1869Mrs. H. Wood Roland Yorke III. 279 Making himself at home and enquiring affably the price of butter. |