amiable

CEFRC1

/ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Friendly, pleasant, and easy to like.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

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

Examples

  • She is not only beautiful but also amiable.

  • She is amiable to everybody.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈæ.mi.ə.bəl/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Friendly; kind; sweet; gracious

More examples

In context

  • amiable ideas

  • an amiable person

  • an amiable temper

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

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.