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affability

[af-uh-bil-i-tee] / ˌæf əˈbɪl ɪ ti /


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His affability was undeniable, largely because Candy was as kindhearted and authentic in real life as he was onscreen.

From Salon • Oct. 12, 2025

"There is an affability about him, but he's also not afraid of stirring the pot. He's very authentic and has a big personality without necessarily dominating the space."

From BBC • May 14, 2025

For all his affability, he holds some dark beliefs.

From Slate • May 6, 2024

Before it all sits an elongated train station, a mix of Victorian grandeur and small-town affability.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2024

“Not if I can help it. This occasion shall not entirely pass without that affability on your part.—May I, as an old friend and well-wisher? May I?”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens