Meaning & use

affability

noun·Advanced

The quality of being friendly, pleasant, and easy to talk to.

See it in a sentence

The new manager's affability put nervous employees at ease immediately.

Guests often commented on the host's affability throughout the evening.

A note on using this word

Affability describes an easygoing, approachable manner, often noted in someone's social or professional demeanor.

Words with a similar meaning

friendlinesswarmth

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Words with an opposite meaning

coldnesshostility

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