Affable: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Affable adjective. Friendly, easy-going and pleasant to talk to.
How to say it
AF-uh-bul/ˈæfəbl/
3 syllables, stressed on the first (AF).
Affable in a sentence
The affable landlord knew every regular’s name and their usual drink.
Despite his fame, the actor was affable with fans at the stage door.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- genial
- amiable
- approachable
- cordial
Opposite:
- unfriendly
- standoffish
Where affable comes from
From Latin affabilis, easy to speak to, from affari, to address.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
Despite his fame, the actor was _____ with fans at the stage door.
- jaded
- affable
- pompous
Show the answer
affable: Despite his fame, the actor was affable with fans at the stage door.