amiably

Thân thiện

"Come and visit me," he said amiably.

Definition

Adverb: * In a pleasant, friendly, and good-natured manner; characterized by showing or having a friendly and agreeable disposition.

Examples of Usage

• The shopkeeper greeted every customer amiably, making them feel welcome.
• Despite the long wait, she smiled amiably and asked for our patience.
• He amiably agreed to help his neighbor move the heavy furniture.
• The two former rivals chatted amiably over coffee.

Advanced Usage

• "to take something amiably": To react to a comment, criticism, or joke in a good-natured and unoffended way.
  • He took the playful teasing about his cooking amiably, laughing along with everyone.

Variants and Related Words

• Amiable (adjective): Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.
  • He is known for his amiable personality.
• Amiability (noun): The quality of being friendly and pleasant.
  • Her general amiability makes her easy to work with.

Synonyms

• Affably: In a friendly, good-natured, or easy-going manner.
• Genially: In a cheerful, friendly, and kindly manner.
• Good-naturedly: In a tolerant, kindly, or pleasant way.
• Pleasantly: In an agreeable or enjoyable manner.

Antonyms

• Unfriendly: Not kind or pleasant.
• Hostile: Showing or feeling opposition or dislike.
• Grumpily: In a bad-tempered or sulky way.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in an affable manner
   • `Come and visit me,' he said amiably

Từ đồng nghĩa

• affably
• genially