amiable

adjective
UK: /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/
US: /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/

  1. Friendly and pleasant.

    1. He seemed like an amiable guy. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite his gruff exterior, he was an amiable man always willing to help. [ ] [ ]

  2. Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.

    1. She is an amiable woman. [ ] [ ]
    2. The amiable atmosphere of the club made everyone feel welcome and at ease. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

genial friendly pleasant agreeable affable

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "amiable" in English means: Friendly and pleasant., Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner..

The phonetic transcription of "amiable" is /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/ in British English and /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "amiable": genial, friendly, pleasant, agreeable, affable.

Example usage of "amiable": "He seemed like an amiable guy.". More examples on the page.