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affable
friendly and easy to talk to
Synonyms
- friendly
- pleasant
- sociable
Antonyms
- cold
- unfriendly
- distant
affable in a sentence
The affable librarian remembered every student's favorite series.
The affable guide greeted each visitor warmly and made conversation during the tour.
Where it comes from
From Latin affabilis, meaning 'easy to speak to.'
Memory hook
Affable sounds like 'able to gab'; an affable person is easy to chat with.
Read it in context
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