affable
adjective
affably
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a word derived from
affable.
Example Sentences
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"Fifteen women. Forty people in all," the officer concluded, and then, affably enough, he offered a parting, "good luck".
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2025
“It feels good to have another opportunity,” she told me affably, “to hold the press accountable.”
From Slate ● Apr. 16, 2025
The author tagged along in the van, watching as O'Donnell and his team patiently and affably used the skills of social workers to persuade unhoused people to come in for medical treatment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2023
This charity has had its legitimacy called into question several times, and each time Bohms has defended it affably.
From Salon ● Dec. 9, 2020
“Good night to you,” said Sir Ector affably, when the old lady recovered herself enough to drop him a curtsey.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
