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

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

So over these four years of remarkable artistic growth, we can also hear the thrill of a woman shrugging off the shackles of affably feminine likability and politeness.

From New York Times • Oct. 29, 2020

“Pretty well, thanks to Aunt March, who lets Esther talk to me as often as I like,” replied Amy, with a grateful look, which caused the old lady to smile affably.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott