| 单词 | amiably |
| 释义 | amiably (once / 3182 pages) adv The adverb amiably describes something you do in a friendly way, like when you chat amiably with your neighbor when you're both out walking your dogs. The Latin root of amiably is amicabilis, or "friendly," which in turn comes from the Latin word for "friend," amicus. When you speak amiably, you talk the way you would to a friend — cheerfully, genially and relaxed. Doing something amiably means you have a good attitude toward whatever it is; you enjoy the company of the people who are also there. WORD FAMILYamiable: amiability, amiableness, amiablest, amiably+/amiability: amiabilities/amity: amiable, amities USAGE EXAMPLESPeople were friendly on the street but angry in their heads; they chatted amiably in person but waged war online. The New Yorker(Oct 31, 2016) Chattering amiably, heads bent over plugs and wires, enthusiasm among students in the electrical installation class is palpable. BBC(Oct 15, 2016) “There was silence at the other end. Then I said ‘It’s a joke!’” he said, laughing amiably about accepting the gig. Washington Times(Oct 13, 2016) adv in an affable manner `Come and visit me,' he said amiably Syn affably, genially |
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