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    [Adjective]  | "af*fa*ble" | \ ˈa-fə-bəl \


    1: being pleasant and at ease in talking to others

    2: characterized by ease and friendliness


    Origin: 15th century ;

     Middle English affabyl, borrowed from Anglo-French affable, borrowed from Latin affābilis, from affārī "to speak to, address" (from ad- {see: |ad-|ad-} + fārī "to speak") + -bilis "capable of (being acted upon)" {mat|ban:1|}, {mat|-able|};

    [Adjective]  | "affable" 


    1: having a relaxed, casual manner;


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





    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 "





    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 "





     [ "affable" ]

    1: adj. Easy and pleasant to speak to

      * e.g.,  ... That nice young lady is very affable 

     [ "Affable" ]

    1: Adjective

      * e.g.,  ... Chris such a drippy and affable man. 


     [ "Affable" ]

    2: Friendly and easy to talk to.

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