affably

adverb
UK: /ˈæfəbli/
US: /ˈæfəbli/

  1. In a friendly and easy to talk to manner; pleasantly.

    1. He greeted everyone affably. [ ] [ ]
    2. She spoke affably to the new neighbors, making them feel welcome in the community. [ ] [ ]

  2. In a way that shows warmth, politeness and approachability.

    1. The manager responded affably to my complaint. [ ] [ ]
    2. Even after a long day, the CEO affably answered questions from the reporters. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "affably" in English means: In a friendly and easy to talk to manner; pleasantly., In a way that shows warmth, politeness and approachability..

The phonetic transcription of "affably" is /ˈæfəbli/ in British English and /ˈæfəbli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "affably": "He greeted everyone affably.". More examples on the page.