Definition

Someone who is easy to talk to and friendly, making others feel comfortable and welcome.

Example

Her affable nature made her popular among her peers.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I met your new neighbor yesterday, and she seems really nice.

Oh, that's great to hear! I've heard she's quite affable.

Yeah, she had such an affable demeanor when we talked.

I think having friendly neighbors makes a big difference!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Affable is derived from the Latin "affabilis" (meaning approachable or easy to speak to), which is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "fari" (meaning to speak). The word describes someone who is easy to talk to or friendly in conversation.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'easy to speak to' — 'ad-' means to, and 'fari' means to speak, which helps you remember that affable describes a friendly person.

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