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Definition of affable:
Synonyms:
good-humoured, fond, attitude, tender, social, affectionate, kindly, accessible, good-humored, kind, good-natured, mental, loving, brotherly, good-tempered, well-disposed, good, favorable.
- cheerful (part of speech: adjective)
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sociable (part of speech: adjective)
- courteous,
- hearty,
- genial,
- folksy,
- amiable,
- gracious,
- gabby,
- easygoing,
- congenial,
- companionable,
- study atamiable,
- neighborly,
- gregarious,
- vivacious,
- approachable,
- convivial,
- friendly,
- cordial,
- hospitable,
- talkative,
- sociable,
- chatty,
- amicable,
- garrulous
Usage examples:
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The two engaged in conversation, the one affable and interested, the other flushed and happy.
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If she is civil and affable to them, oh, they are the man directly, when, instead of that, if it was so, she would more likely be shy and half afraid to come near them.
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The chief's wife, however, at a word from him, received me kindly, and after accepting a brass necklace with evident pleasure, showed herself very affable.