amiable

/ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/adjective

Pleasant, warm, and good-natured.

Example sentences

“She greeted us with an amiable smile.”
“He's an amiable colleague who gets along with everyone.”

Describes people; "amicable" describes dealings between them. An amiable neighbor, but an amicable agreement.

Featured as word of the day on March 30, 2026.

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