amiability
Translation
amiability, friendliness, pleasantness
Examples
He was known for his amiability.
He was known for his amiability.
Her amiability made her popular.
Her amiability made her popular.
Grammar Patterns
(possessive pronoun) amiability used after a possessive to describe someone's quality of being friendly. Everyone likes her for her amiability.
Similar Words
Synonyms: friendliness, affability, geniality; Antonyms: hostility, unfriendliness
Etymology
From Latin 'amicus' meaning 'friend'. Related to French 'ami' (friend).
Memory Tips
'Ami' sounds like 'amigo' (friend in Spanish). Amiability is the quality of being like a friend.