affability

/,æfə'biliti/ Cách viết khác : (affableness) /'æfəblnis/

Thân thiện

The librarian greets each visitor with great affability.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to): The quality of being pleasant, polite, and easy to talk to; geniality and warmth in social interactions.

Usage

• Affability is an uncountable noun used to describe a person's character or manner. It refers to a consistent, inherent quality of being amiable rather than a single friendly action.
• It is often used in formal or descriptive contexts to praise someone's social demeanor.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Her natural affability made her popular among her colleagues.
  • Despite his high position, the manager was known for his affability and open-door policy.
  • The success of the event was due in part to the host's charm and affability.

Advanced Usage

• "with affability": in a friendly and approachable manner.
  • He answered all questions with affability, putting the nervous interviewee at ease.

Variants and Related Words

• Affable (adj): Friendly, good-natured, and easy to talk to.
  • He is an affable man who always has time for a chat.
• Affably (adv): In a friendly and pleasant manner.
  • She smiled affably at the new guests.

Synonyms

• Amiability: The quality of having a friendly and pleasant manner.
• Geniality: The quality of being friendly and cheerful.
• Cordiality: Sincere warmth and friendliness.

Antonyms

• Unfriendliness: The quality of not being kind or pleasant.
• Aloofness: The quality of being distant, reserved, or unfriendly.
• Hostility: Unfriendly or antagonistic behavior.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• affableness
• amiability
• amiableness
• bonhomie
• geniality