amiable meaning

UK US /ˈeɪmiəbəl/ 4 syllables

amiable (adjective): disposed to please.

amiable has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

amiable as an adjective

  1. disposed to please
    • an amiable villain with a cocky sidelong grin

    Synonyms: good-humored, good-humoured

    Similar: good-natured

    Related forms: amiability, amiableness

  2. 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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