Affably: meaning, definitions and examples
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affably
[ หรฆfษbli ]
friendly manner
In a friendly and pleasant manner.
Synonyms
amiably, cordially, pleasantly.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| affably |
Use this word when describing someone who is easy to talk to and friendly, typically in a more formal or professional setting.
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| amiably |
This word is best used when describing someone's friendly and good-natured behavior, usually in everyday or informal interactions.
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| pleasantly |
This word is suitable when describing a general sense of friendliness or agreeableness that makes an experience enjoyable, often in casual settings.
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| cordially |
Choose this word to describe politeness and warmth in formal interactions, such as business or official gatherings.
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Examples of usage
- She greeted us affably.
- He smiled affably at everyone he met.
- They chatted affably over dinner.
Translations
Translations of the word "affably" in other languages:
๐ต๐น afavelmente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคฟเคฒเคจเคธเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช freundlich
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan ramah
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะธะฒััะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ uprzejmie
๐ฏ๐ต ๆๆณใใ (ใใใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท affablement
๐ช๐ธ afablemente
๐น๐ท nazikรงe
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ฅํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฃุฏุจ
๐จ๐ฟ pลรญvฤtivฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ prรญvetivo
๐จ๐ณ ๅ่ผๅฐ (hรฉ'วi de)
๐ธ๐ฎ prijazno
๐ฎ๐ธ vingjarnlega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถัะปั ะถาฏะทะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ แฃแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mehribanlฤฑqla
๐ฒ๐ฝ afablemente
Etymology
The word 'affably' originated from the Middle English word 'affectable', which meant 'easy to influence'. Over time, the meaning evolved to its current usage to describe someone who is friendly and pleasant in manner. The adverb 'affably' is often used to convey a sense of warmth and approachability in social interactions.
See also: affability.