Affable
Friendly and easy to talk to; approachable, kind, and polite.
adjectiveAffable
Friendly and easy to talk to; approachable, kind, and polite.
adjectiveImagine This
Picture a welcoming host at a neighborhood gathering who greets you with a warm smile, remembers your name, and invites you to share a story or ask questions. Their relaxed, friendly demeanor puts everyone at ease from the moment they arrive.
Sounds Like
AF-uh-buhl
Looks Like
a fable
Remember This
Affable means easy to talk to. The word comes from Latin affΔbilis, meaning 'able to be spoken to,' reflecting approachability.
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Note
Affable describes a consistently friendly and approachable demeanor, particularly in conversation. It contrasts with 'amiable' mainly in nuance: affable emphasizes sociable ease in talking to others, while amiable emphasizes a generally pleasant, likable character. Do not confuse with 'affectionate' or 'affable' with 'unaffable' (rare; opposite of affable is typically 'unfriendly' or 'unapproachable').