amiable

Meaning

  1. Friendly; kind; sweet; gracious
  2. Of a pleasant and likeable nature; kind-hearted; easy to like

Frequency

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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/
Etymology

In summary

From Middle English amyable, from Old French amiable, from Late Latin amīcābilis (“friendly”), from Latin amīcus (“friend”), from amō (“love”, verb). The meaning has been influenced by French amiable and Latin amābilis (“loveable”) (whence English aimable and amable). Doublet of amicable. Compare with amorous, amability.

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