Amiable

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/

Definitions of amiable

adjective having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner

Example Sentences

A1 She is an amiable person who always greets everyone with a smile.

A2 The amiable shopkeeper helped me find what I was looking for.

B1 His amiable nature makes it easy for him to make friends wherever he goes.

B2 The amiable host made sure all the guests felt welcome and comfortable.

C1 Despite his busy schedule, he always maintains an amiable demeanor towards others.

C2 Her amiable personality and sense of humor make her a joy to be around.

Examples of amiable in a Sentence

formal The host greeted us with an amiable smile as we entered the party.

informal She's always so amiable, making everyone feel welcome.

slang I love hanging out with him, he's just so amiable.

figurative Her amiable personality was like a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day.

Grammatical Forms of amiable

• past tense: was amiable
• plural: amiables
• comparative: more amiable
• superlative: most amiable
• present tense: is amiable
• future tense: will be amiable
• perfect tense: has been amiable
• continuous tense: is being amiable
• singular: amiable
• positive degree: amiable
• infinitive: to be amiable
• gerund: being amiable
• participle: amiable

Origin and Evolution of amiable

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'amiable' originated from the Latin word 'amicabilis', meaning friendly or kind.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'amiable' has evolved to encompass not just friendliness and kindness, but also a pleasant and likable demeanor.