英语词汇“affable”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

(adjective) in the sense of friendly

Definition

showing warmth and friendliness

He is an extremely affable and approachable man.

Synonyms

friendly

a friendly atmosphere

kindly

He was a stern critic but an extremely kindly man.

civil

He couldn't even bring himself to be civil to Pauline.

warm

We were instantly attracted by his warm personality.

pleasant

He was most anxious to seem agreeable and pleasant.

mild

obliging

He was a most polite and obliging young man.

benign

Critics of the scheme take a less benign view.

gracious

He is always a gracious host.

benevolent

a most benevolent employer

good-humoured

Rose remained good-humoured in spite of all their teasing.

amiable

She had been surprised at how amiable and polite he had seemed.

courteous

He gave me a courteous but firm refusal.

amicable

The meeting ended on reasonably amicable terms.

cordial

I had never known him to be so chatty and cordial.

sociable

Some children have more sociable personalities than others.

genial

He was a warm-hearted friend and a genial host.

congenial

The food at the party was excellent, and the company congenial.

urbane

In conversation, he was suave and urbane.

approachable

We found him very approachable and easy to talk to.

good-natured

She was good-natured about it, and didn't make a fuss.

Opposites

cold

distant

unpleasant

rude

unfriendly

surly

haughty

brusque

unapproachable

unsociable

ungracious

discourteous

stand-offish

uncivil

单词	affable
释义	Trends of affable View usage for: affable (æfəbəl) adjective Someone who is affable is pleasant and friendly. Mr Brooke is an extremely affable and approachable man. Synonyms: friendly, kindly, civil, warm More Synonyms of affable affability (æfəbɪlɪti) uncountable noun Beneath the surface affability there was a sort of struggle for power. Synonyms: friendliness, warmth, good humour, civility More Synonyms of affable affably graded adverb [usually ADVERB with verb, also ADVERB adjective] When Moreland arrived he greeted me affably. affable in British English (ˈæfəbəl) adjective 1. showing warmth and friendliness; kindly; mild; benign 2. easy to converse with; approachable; amicable Derived forms affability (ˌaffaˈbility) noun affably (ˈaffably) adverb Word origin C16: from Latin affābilis easy to talk to, from affārī to talk to, from ad- to + fāri to speak; compare fable, fate affable in American English (ˈæfəbəl) adjective 1. pleasant and easy to approach or talk to; friendly 2. gentle and kindly an affable smile SIMILAR WORDS: ˈamiable Derived forms affability (ˌaffaˈbility) (ˈæfəbɪləti) noun affably (ˈaffably) adverb Word origin ME affabyl < L affabilis < ad-, to + fari, to speak: see fame Examples of 'affable' in a sentence affable Introduced as'the most affable man in broadcasting '. Times, Sunday Times (2016) In person he was affable and charming. Times, Sunday Times (2010) You come across as effortlessly affable and friendly at all times. The Sun (2012) Behind the affable exterior and easy smile is an iron will and sense of purpose. The Sun (2009) His affable and effervescent nature made him an outstanding teacher with a style that was simultaneously demanding and kind. Times, Sunday Times (2007) He has the same hardness, the same grit beneath an affable and empathetic nature. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Though affable, this man takes no prisoners as he explains the intricacies of the machine. Times, Sunday Times (2012) He seemed affable and easy, almost uncaring about his game when the opposite was the case. Times, Sunday Times (2011) His comfortable upbringing and magic carpet ride to the top have left him with a charming, affable manner. The Sun (2012) He is not a great intellectual but he is a practical and affable man who gets on with things and will get the job done. Times, Sunday Times (2012) It would be a shame if he lost his affable, easy-going nature. Times, Sunday Times (2007) He is an affable man who could enhance Ireland's habit of producing major winners. Times, Sunday Times (2016) He also has a serious side and a volatile side, but it is his affable, effusive nature that strikes you above all. Times, Sunday Times (2013) People are talking differently about the man that they thought of as an affable neighbour, pleasant cabbie, reliable friend and dutiful father. Times, Sunday Times (2010) In other languages affable British English: affable ADJECTIVE Someone who is affable is pleasant and friendly. He is an extremely affable and approachable man. American English: affable Brazilian Portuguese: afável Chinese: 和蔼的 European Spanish: afable French: affable German: umgänglich Italian: affabile Japanese: 愛想がよい Korean: 상냥한 European Portuguese: afável Latin American Spanish: afable Chinese translation of 'affable' affable (ˈæfəbl) adj [person, nature] 和蔼(藹)可亲(親)的 (hé'ǎi kěqīn de) (adjective) in the sense of friendly Definition showing warmth and friendliness He is an extremely affable and approachable man. Synonyms friendly a friendly atmosphere kindly He was a stern critic but an extremely kindly man. civil He couldn't even bring himself to be civil to Pauline. warm We were instantly attracted by his warm personality. pleasant He was most anxious to seem agreeable and pleasant. mild obliging He was a most polite and obliging young man. benign Critics of the scheme take a less benign view. gracious He is always a gracious host. benevolent a most benevolent employer good-humoured Rose remained good-humoured in spite of all their teasing. amiable She had been surprised at how amiable and polite he had seemed. courteous He gave me a courteous but firm refusal. amicable The meeting ended on reasonably amicable terms. cordial I had never known him to be so chatty and cordial. sociable Some children have more sociable personalities than others. genial He was a warm-hearted friend and a genial host. congenial The food at the party was excellent, and the company congenial. urbane In conversation, he was suave and urbane. approachable We found him very approachable and easy to talk to. good-natured She was good-natured about it, and didn't make a fuss. Opposites cold , distant , unpleasant , rude , unfriendly , surly , haughty , brusque , unapproachable , unsociable , ungracious , discourteous , stand-offish , uncivil Additional synonyms in the sense of amiable Definition having a pleasant nature She had been surprised at how amiable and polite he had seemed. Synonyms pleasant, kind, kindly, pleasing, friendly, attractive, engaging, charming, obliging, delightful, cheerful, benign, winning, agreeable, good-humoured, lovable, sociable, genial, affable, congenial, winsome, good-natured, sweet-tempered, likable or likeable in the sense of amicable Definition characterized by friendliness The meeting ended on reasonably amicable terms. Synonyms friendly, kindly, brotherly, civil, neighbourly, peaceful, polite, harmonious, good-humoured, amiable, courteous, cordial, sociable, fraternal, peaceable in the sense of approachable We found him very approachable and easy to talk to. Synonyms friendly, open, cordial, sociable, affable, congenial Nearby words of affable aesthetic afar affability affable affair affect affectation Synonyms of 'affable' affable Explore 'affable' in the dictionary
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