CEFR B2

affability

noun

Meaning

A pleasant, friendly manner that makes people feel comfortable.

Examples

Her natural affability made her a popular teacher.
He greeted everyone with a smile and genuine affability.

Synonyms: friendliness, amiability, cordiality, geniality

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affability (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌæfəˈbɪləti/

Definition

A pleasant, friendly manner that makes people feel comfortable.

Examples

Her natural affability made her a popular teacher.
He greeted everyone with a smile and genuine affability.
The politician's affability helped him connect with voters.

Synonyms of affability

Words with a similar meaning to affability:

friendliness
amiability
cordiality
geniality

Antonyms of affability

Words with the opposite meaning to affability:

unfriendliness
hostility
coldness

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