Meaning & use

amiability

noun·Advanced

The quality of being friendly, pleasant, and easy to get along with.

See it in a sentence

His amiability made him popular with coworkers from every department in the company.

Despite the tense negotiations, she maintained a calm amiability throughout the meeting.

A note on using this word

Amiability describes a general pleasant disposition, milder than the stronger warmth implied by words like affection.

Words with a similar meaning

friendlinesswarmth

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Words with an opposite meaning

hostility

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