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.
Synonyms for amiable
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Often confused with amiable
- amiable vs amicable
- amicable (adjective): Marked by friendliness and goodwill, especially when settling a disagreement.
- amiable vs amenable
- amenable (adjective): Open to suggestions and willing to be persuaded or to cooperate.
Find it in: Positive words, Words to describe a person.
