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affable

adjectiveHigh-frequency wordMore A words

friendly, warm, and easy to talk to

Word origin: From Latin affabilis, easy to speak to (ad- to plus fari to speak).

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Affable in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing affable in a sentence.

The affable host made every guest feel instantly welcome.

The new dean's affable manner quickly put the anxious first-year students at ease.

Antonyms
surlyaloofunfriendly
Usage & nuance

Using “affable” well

Affable describes a warm, approachable friendliness that makes a person easy to talk to. It emphasizes pleasant sociability rather than deep affection.

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Common questions

Questions about “affable”

Affable (adjective) means friendly, warm, and easy to talk to
Here is affable used in an example sentence: "The affable host made every guest feel instantly welcome." Another example: "The new dean's affable manner quickly put the anxious first-year students at ease."
Common synonyms for affable include genial, amiable, cordial.
Antonyms of affable include surly, aloof, unfriendly.
Affable clusters with genial, amiable, and cordial in Sentence Equivalence. Its antonyms surly, aloof, and unfriendly mark the coldness a passage may contrast against it.
Yes. Affable is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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