affable (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈæfəbl/
Definition
Pleasant and easy to talk to; friendly and good-natured.
Examples
He was a kind and affable man, always ready with a smile.
The new teacher was surprisingly affable, making it easy for students to approach her.
Despite his serious demeanor, he was known for his affable personality off the clock.
How to Use affable
- affable to (prepositional phrase)
- Describing someone who is friendly towards a particular person or group. — "He was always affable to his employees, even when discussing difficult matters."
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