Meaning & use

amiably

adverb·Advanced

In a friendly, good-natured, and easygoing manner.

See it in a sentence

The two rivals chatted amiably before the match began.

She amiably agreed to switch seats so the family could sit together.

A note on using this word

Amiably suggests a relaxed, pleasant sociability rather than deep warmth, making it well suited to describing casual, friendly exchanges.

Words with a similar meaning

pleasantlygeniallycordially

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Words with an opposite meaning

hostilely

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