amiable meaning
UK US /ˈeɪmiəbəl/ 4 syllables
amiable (adjective): disposed to please.
amiable has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
amiable as an adjective
- disposed to please
- an amiable villain with a cocky sidelong grin
Synonyms: good-humored, good-humoured
Similar: good-natured
Related forms: amiability, amiableness
- diffusing warmth and friendliness
- an affable smile
- an amiable gathering
- cordial relations
- a cordial greeting
- a genial host
Synonyms: affable, cordial, genial
Similar: friendly
Related forms: amiability, amity
How to pronounce amiable
amiable is pronounced /ˈeɪmiəbəl/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Word lists: words starting with AM · words ending in LE · 7-letter words
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