adj
affable
AF-uh-buhl
adj
1
Friendly, easy to talk to, and pleasant in manner.
"The new manager was affable and quick to laugh."
"He struck everyone at the party as warm and affable."
How to Use Affable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who is easy-going, warm, and pleasant to chat with.
Common pairings
an affable manner
affable and easy-going
Word Forms
more affable comparative, most affable superlative
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Etymology
From French affable, from Latin affabilis, built on the verb for "to speak to" — the same root family as "fable."