amiable

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

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Definition

  1. adjective disposed to please; - Hal Hinson
  2. adjective diffusing warmth and friendliness

Etymology

From Middle English amyable, from Old French amiable, from Late Latin amīcābilis (“friendly”), from Latin amīcus (“friend”), from amō (“love”, verb). The meaning has been influenced by French amiable and Latin amābilis (“loveable”) (whence English aimable and amable). Doublet of amicable. Compare with amorous, amability.

In classic literature

Synonyms

good-humored, good-humoured

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