Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /əˈmiːəblnəs/
KK: /əˈmɪə.bəl.nəs/
Definition
The quality of being friendly, pleasant, and good-natured.
Example
Her amiableness made her popular among her peers.
Conversation

I really appreciate your amiableness during our group project.

Thanks! I believe it makes working together so much more enjoyable.

Absolutely! It creates a positive atmosphere for everyone.

For sure! A little kindness goes a long way.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
friendliness
affability
sociability
Antonyms
hostility
unfriendliness
antipathy
Root Explanation
Amiableness → It is formed from "amiable" (from Old French *amiable*, meaning friendly or lovable) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "amiableness" refers to the quality of being friendly or pleasant.
Memory Tip
Think of someone who is 'friendly' ('amiable') and remember that 'amiableness' means the quality of being friendly.
Visually Confused Words
amicableness
unamiableness
admirableness
tamableness
mixableness
abominableness
variableness
shamableness