affable
Say it: AF-uh-bul /ˈafəb(ə)l/ · adjective
What “affable” means
Friendly and easy to talk to.
More precisely: Friendly, good-natured and easy to talk to.
Example: “Our new manager is so affable that even the quietest interns drop by her desk to chat.”
When to use it
When someone puts people at ease and is pleasant to chat with. A warm, slightly formal compliment.
Similar words
amiable, approachable, good-natured
Where it comes from
From Latin affabilis, 'easy to speak to', from affari 'to speak to'.
Quick check
At a neighbourhood picnic, a stranger welcomes you warmly and makes chatting feel easy. How would you describe them?
affable or reserved?
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affable
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