amiable
Translation
friendly, pleasant, good-natured
Examples
He was an amiable man, always smiling.
He was an amiable man, always smiling.
They had an amiable conversation over coffee.
They had an amiable conversation over coffee.
Grammar Patterns
((an)) amiable ((person/manner)) describes a person or their manner as friendly She has an amiable personality.
Similar Words
Synonyms: friendly, affable, genial; Antonyms: unfriendly, hostile
Etymology
From Latin 'amicabilis' (friendly), from 'amicus' (friend).
Memory Tips
Think of 'ami' as in 'amigo' (friend). An amiable person is like a good friend. It describes a person's character.