amiability
/,eimjə'biliti/ Cách viết khác : (amiableness) /'eimjəblnis/
Definition
- Noun:
- A disposition to be friendly and approachable: The quality of being pleasant, kind, and easy to talk to.
- A cheerful and agreeable mood: A state of being good-natured and affable.
Usage
- Amiability is an uncountable noun describing a person's character trait or a temporary pleasant mood.
- It is often used in formal or descriptive contexts to praise someone's social demeanor.
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Examples
Advanced Usage
- "To do something with amiability": To perform an action in a friendly, good-natured manner.
- She accepted the criticism with surprising amiability.
- "An air of amiability": A general impression or atmosphere of friendliness.
- The party had a warm air of amiability.
Variants and Related Words
- Amiable (adj): Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.
- He is an amiable fellow who is always willing to help.
- Amiableness (n): A less common synonym for amiability.
- Her amiableness is one of her greatest strengths.
Synonyms
- Friendliness: The quality of being kind and pleasant.
- Affability: Being easy and pleasant to speak to.
- Geniality: Cheerfulness and kindness, especially in social situations.
- Agreeableness: The quality of being pleasant and cooperative.
Antonyms
- Unfriendliness: The quality of not being kind or pleasant.
- Hostility: Unfriendly or antagonistic behavior.
- Surliness: Bad-tempered and unfriendly behavior.
Idioms and Phrases
- "To take something in good part / with amiability": To accept something, especially criticism or a joke, without being upset.
- Even the teasing was taken with amiability by the good-humored guest.
Noun
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a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
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a cheerful and agreeable mood
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