" affability "

1: the state or quality of having a pleasant or agreeable manner in socializing with others;

  * e.g., " ... First Lady Dolley Madison was beloved by the nation for her affability toward people from all walks of life "

•  Synonyms : 

•  agreeability,

•  agreeableness,

•  amenity,

•  amiability,

•  amiableness,

•  geniality,

•  good-naturedness,

•  good-temperedness,

•  graciousness,

•  niceness,

•  personableness,

•  pleasantness,

•  sweetness

•  Antonyms : 

•  disagreeableness,

•  unpleasantness

1: having a relaxed, casual manner;

  * e.g., " ... as the show's affable host, she keeps the freewheeling gabfest from getting out of hand "

•  Synonyms : 

•  breezy,

•  devil-may-care,

•  easygoing,

•  happy-go-lucky,

•  laid-back,

•  low-pressure,

•  mellow

•  Antonyms : 

•  high-strung,

•  uptight

2: having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations;

  * e.g., " ... as an experienced event planner, he knows that having an affable emcee is critical "

•  Synonyms : 

•  agreeable,

•  amiable,

•  genial,

•  good-natured,

•  good-tempered,

•  gracious,

•  mellow,

•  nice,

•  pleasant,

•  sweet,

•  well-disposed

•  Antonyms : 

•  disagreeable,

•  ill-natured,

•  ill-tempered,

•  unamiable,

•  ungenial,

•  ungracious,

•  unpleasant

3: showing a natural kindness and courtesy especially in social situations;

  * e.g., " ... although First Lady Lucretia Hayes didn't particularly enjoy her role as White House hostess, she was always affable "

•  Synonyms : 

•  cordial,

•  genial,

•  gracious,

•  hospitable,

•  sociable

•  Antonyms : 

•  inhospitable,

•  ungenial,

•  ungracious,

•  unsociable