Amiable
adj.kind, joyfulwarm
What it means
Friendly, pleasant, and naturally good-natured.
Reach for it when praising an easy temperament that makes company comfortable
Our amiable neighbor welcomes new residents with practical help.
Choose between these
6- everyday
simple warmth toward others is enough
not when Friendly can describe one act without an amiable temperament.
- everyday
company is agreeable without a strong character claim
not when Pleasant is faint praise for sustained kindness.
- warm
easy conversation puts people at ease
not when Affable emphasizes approachability more than general good nature.
- warm
patient cheerfulness under minor strain matters
not when Good-natured does not imply sociability.
- formal
polite warmth fits a professional relationship
not when Cordial can remain distant and carefully controlled.
- literary
cheerful warmth suits polished description
not when Genial sounds dated in casual praise.
Said against
3- hostile
- surly
- disagreeable
It naturally appears in
3- amiable manner
Her amiable manner eased the formal interview.
- amiable companion
Tomas proved an amiable companion on the long journey.
- perfectly amiable
The rivals remained perfectly amiable after the match.