Meaning & use
amiably
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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