affable meaning

UK US /ˈæfəbəl/ 3 syllables

affable (adjective): diffusing warmth and friendliness.

Definition of affable

  1. diffusing warmth and friendliness
    • an affable smile
    • an amiable gathering
    • cordial relations
    • a cordial greeting
    • a genial host

    Synonyms: amiable, cordial, genial

    Similar: friendly

    Related forms: affability, affableness

How to pronounce affable

affable is pronounced /ˈæfəbəl/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with affable

Word lists: words starting with AF · words ending in LE · 7-letter words

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