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March 30, 2026

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.

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