affable
Translation
affable, friendly, good-natured
Examples
He was an affable and approachable manager.
He was an affable and approachable manager.
She has a very affable manner.
She has a very affable manner.
Grammar Patterns
((an)) affable ((person/manner)) describes someone who is friendly and easy to talk to. He is an affable host.
Similar Words
Synonyms: friendly, amiable, genial, cordial; Antonyms: unfriendly, surly, reserved, gruff.
Etymology
From Latin 'affabilis', meaning 'easy to speak to', from 'ad-' (to) + 'fari' (to speak).
Memory Tips
Think of someone you can easily have a 'fable' or story with. They are easy to speak to, hence 'affable'.