Affable

Pronunciation: /ˈæfəbəl/

Definitions of affable

adjective a term used to describe someone who is friendly, pleasant, and easy to talk to

Example Sentences

A1 The affable shopkeeper always greets customers with a smile.

A2 Sarah's affable nature makes it easy for her to make new friends.

B1 The affable receptionist helped me with my appointment scheduling.

B2 Despite his busy schedule, the CEO remained affable and approachable to all employees.

C1 The politician's affable demeanor helped him connect with voters on a personal level.

C2 Even in high-pressure situations, the diplomat remained affable and diplomatic in his interactions.

Examples of affable in a Sentence

formal The CEO is known for his affable demeanor when interacting with employees.

informal My neighbor is so affable, always willing to lend a hand.

slang I love hanging out with Jake, he's just so affable!

figurative The sun's affable warmth enveloped us as we lounged on the beach.

Grammatical Forms of affable

• past tense: affabled
• plural: affables
• comparative: more affable
• superlative: most affable
• present tense: affables
• future tense: will be affable
• perfect tense: have been affable
• continuous tense: is being affable
• singular: affable
• positive degree: affable
• infinitive: to affable
• gerund: affabling
• participle: affabled

Origin and Evolution of affable

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'affable' originated from the Latin word 'affābilis', which means 'easy to speak to' or 'approachable'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'affable' has retained its original meaning of being friendly and approachable, but it has also come to be associated with being courteous and polite in social interactions.