adj
affable
AF-uh-buhl
Affable (adj) means Friendly, easy to talk to, and pleasant in manner. Example: “The new manager was affable and quick to laugh.”
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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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more affable
- Superlative
- most affable
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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."
Synonyms
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inaffable
unaffable
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Rhymes for affable
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What does “affable” mean?
The word “affable” means friendly, easy to talk to, and pleasant in manner. In plain terms, someone who is easy-going, warm, and pleasant to chat with.
How do you pronounce “affable”?
“Affable” is pronounced AF-uh-buhl (/ˈæf.ə.bəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “affable” in a sentence?
Here is “affable” used in a sentence: “The new manager was affable and quick to laugh.”
What is the opposite of “affable”?
The opposite of “affable” — its antonyms — are inaffable and unaffable.
What part of speech is “affable”?
“Affable” is an adjective.
Where does the word “affable” come from?
The word “affable” comes from Latin. From French affable, from Latin affabilis, built on the verb for "to speak to" — the same root family as "fable.".
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