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affable

[af-uh-buhl] / ˈæf ə bəl /


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Hinds, meanwhile, masterfully shows an affable partner’s emotional immobility.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

As captured here, its members do seem quite rational, not to mention affable and easygoing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

According to the affable 38-year-old, ultra-violent or supernatural stories -- from Netflix's "Stranger Things" to gaming favourite "Resident Evil" -- work as a sort of pressure valve.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

It wasn’t just her sharp comic timing and knack for uniquely memorable character work that made her stand out, but her undeniably affable presence.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026

A writer for Chicago magazine described Barack as “a tall, affable workaholic,” suggesting that he should someday run for office, an idea that he simply shrugged off.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama