amiable
Definitions
Having a friendly, good-natured, and pleasant manner.
和蔼可亲的，亲切友善的。
Root Breakdown
Native EnglishFrom Latin amīcābilis / amābilis 'lovable' (am 'love' + -able 'worthy of'). An amiable person is, literally, 'worthy of being loved' — someone whose warmth makes them easy to like.
Root am still carries 14 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.amiable manner亲切的态度
- 2.amiable smile和蔼的微笑
- 3.amiable disposition和善的性情
- 4.amiable fellow和气的家伙
Example Sentences
- 1.
Our new neighbor is an amiable man who always stops to chat.
- 2.
She greeted everyone with an amiable smile.
- 3.
The meeting stayed amiable despite their disagreements.
Easily Confused
amiable vs amicable — amiable describes a person's nature (an amiable host); amicable describes a relationship or arrangement that stays friendly (an amicable agreement). People are amiable; settlements are amicable.
Synonym Comparison
- amiable — naturally warm and easy to like; about temperament
- affable — easy to talk to, approachable, especially by strangers or subordinates
- genial — cheerful and kindly, often with warmth that puts others at ease
- congenial — pleasant because of shared tastes; you click with them
- good-natured — patient and not easily annoyed