affably

Example Sentences

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"Fifteen women. Forty people in all," the officer concluded, and then, affably enough, he offered a parting, "good luck".

From BBC • Aug. 5, 2025

This is one of the reasons why, despite all the obvious drama and grab-you-by-the-lapels outpourings, the impact of “Champion” is more mellow — earnestly, affably toe-tapping — than fierce or haunting.

From New York Times • Apr. 11, 2023

The author tagged along in the van, watching as O'Donnell and his team patiently and affably used the skills of social workers to persuade unhoused people to come in for medical treatment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2023

This charity has had its legitimacy called into question several times, and each time Bohms has defended it affably.

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2020

He glanced behind me and asked more affably, “How come you’re carrying that humongous suitcase around?”

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides