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amiably

Elementary (A2)

IPA: //ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bli//

KK: /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bli/

adverb
Definition

In a friendly and pleasant way.


Example

She greeted everyone amiably at the party, making them feel welcome.


Conversation
Sloth A
I love how we can discuss anything amiably without getting upset.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It's nice to have those kinds of conversations.
Sloth A
Yeah, it really makes our friendship stronger.
Sloth B
For sure, I appreciate that we can talk like this.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
friendly
pleasant
cordially
Antonyms
hostile
unfriendly
coldly
Root Explanation

Amiably → It is formed from "amiable" (from Old French *amiable*, meaning friendly or lovable) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "amiably" means in a friendly or lovable manner.

Memory Tip

Think of someone being 'friendly' ('amiable') and doing so 'in a manner' ('-ly'). This helps you remember that amiably means acting in a friendly way.

Visually Confused Words
amicably
unamiably
admirably
tamably
unamicably
abominably
variably
shamably
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