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Amiable

//ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl// adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Friendly; kind; sweet; gracious

    "an amiable temper"

  2. 2
    Of a pleasant and likeable nature; kind-hearted; easy to like

    "an amiable person"

Adjective
  1. 1
    diffusing warmth and friendliness wordnet
  2. 2
    disposed to please wordnet

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.

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