(adj) diffusing warmth and friendliness, Syn.cordial, amiable, genial, Example: an affable smile; an amiable gathering; cordial relations; a cordial greeting; a genial host
n. [ L. affabilitas: cf. F. affabilité. ] The quality of being affable; readiness to converse; courteousness in receiving others and in conversation; complaisant behavior. [ 1913 Webster ]
Affability is of a wonderful efficacy or power in procuring love. Elyot [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ F. affable, L. affabilis, fr. affari to speak to; ad + fari to speak. See Fable. ] 1. Easy to be spoken to or addressed; receiving others kindly and conversing with them in a free and friendly manner; courteous; sociable. [ 1913 Webster ]
An affable and courteous gentleman. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
His manners polite and affable. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Gracious; mild; benign. [ 1913 Webster ]
A serene and affable countenance. Tatler. [ 1913 Webster ]
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