HyperDic: amiable

English > 2 senses of the word amiable:
ADJECTIVEallamiable, good-humored, good-humoureddisposed to please
allamiable, affable, cordial, genialdiffusing warmth and friendliness
amiable > pronunciation
Soundsey'miyahbahl
Rhymesabdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...
English > amiable: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningdisposed to please.
Example"an amiable villain with a cocky sidelong grin"- Hal Hinson
Synonymsgood-humored, good-humoured
Broadergood-naturedHaving an easygoing and cheerful disposition
Spanishafable, agradable, amable, complaciente, grato
Catalanafable, agradable, agradós, amable, complaent
Nounsamiability, amiablenessa disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
amiabilitya cheerful and agreeable mood
English > amiable: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaningdiffusing warmth and friendliness.
Example "an amiable gathering"
Synonymsaffable, cordial, genial
Broaderfriendlycharacteristic of or befitting a friend
Spanishafable, amable, bonachón, cordial, simpático
Catalanafable
Nounsamiabilitya disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
amiabilitya cheerful and agreeable mood
amitya state of friendship and cordiality
Adverbsamiablyin an affable manner

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