affable

/'æfəbl/

Thân thiện

He greeted the new neighbors with an affable smile.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Friendly, good-natured, and easy to talk to: "Affable" describes a person who is pleasant, approachable, and warm in manner, making others feel comfortable and at ease.
   • Characterized by warmth and friendliness: It can also describe an atmosphere, smile, or greeting that is genial and welcoming.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • The manager was surprisingly affable and listened to everyone's concerns.
  • She has an affable personality that makes her popular with colleagues.
  • We received an affable welcome from our hosts.

Advanced Usage

• "to be affable to/toward someone": to be friendly and pleasant in one's behavior toward a specific person or group.
  • Despite his high position, he remained affable to all his staff.

Variants and Related Words

• Affability (n): the quality of being affable.
  • His natural affability made him an excellent diplomat.

Synonyms

• Amiable: pleasant and friendly.
• Genial: cheerful, friendly, and kindly.
• Cordial: warm and friendly.

Antonyms

• Unfriendly: not kind or pleasant.
• Hostile: showing or feeling opposition or dislike.
• Aloof: not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. diffusing warmth and friendliness
   • an affable smile
   • an amiable gathering
   • cordial relations
   • a cordial greeting
   • a genial host

Từ đồng nghĩa

• amiable
• cordial
• genial