affable
Example Sentences
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Hinds, meanwhile, masterfully shows an affable partner’s emotional immobility.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 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
O'Neill, 73, said he had only had a "10 or 15-minute conversation" with the "affable" Nancy as the changeover took place earlier this month.
From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025
“Yes, ma’am, that he was indeed; and his son will be just like him—just as affable to the poor.”
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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