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affably

ADVERB
agreeably
Synonyms
WEAK
affirmatively amiably amicably appropriately benevolently charmingly cheerfully convivially favorably genially good-humoredly good-naturedly graciously happily kindly mutually obligingly peacefully pleasingly politely satisfactorily sympathetically well wonderfully
Antonyms
WEAK
dissenting unpleasantly unwillingly
ADVERB
courteously
Synonyms
STRONG
politely
WEAK
obligingly
ADVERB
politely
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amiably attentively cordially gently graciously kindly respectfully tactfully
STRONG
courteously
WEAK
agreeably benignantly charmingly civilly compassionately concernedly considerately elegantly gallantly gracefully ingratiatingly kindheartedly sociably solicitously urbanely winningly

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Affably mute, Prince alternated between dancing enthusiastically with guests, including Vanity and the gals from Vanity 6, and DJ-ing his own music.

From Slate • Apr. 26, 2016

Affably, Oldtimer O'Brien sat through the show, went backstage afterward and made a speech to the assembled company.

From Time Magazine Archive

Affably His Highness named three each of the resigned National and Communal councilmen to compose the Commission.

From Time Magazine Archive

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