adj
amiable
AY-mee-uh-buhl
adj
1
Friendly, warm, and easy to like.
"Their new neighbor is an amiable man who always waves hello."
"She kept the negotiations amiable even when the topic got tense."
How to Use Amiable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPleasant and good-natured, the kind of person who's easy to get along with.
Common mistake
Usually describes a person's personality, not just an agreement between people — compare "amicable," which more often describes a relationship or arrangement.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
amiable personality
amiable manner
an amiable smile
Word Forms
more amiable comparative, most amiable superlative
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Etymology
From Old French amiable, ultimately from Latin amicus, "friend" — the same root behind "amicable" and "amity."