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Definitions

amiable

[ey-mee-uh-buhl] / ˈeɪ mi ə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
friendly, agreeable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affable amicable charming cheerful cordial delightful engaging friendly genial good-humored good-natured gracious lovable mellow pleasant sociable
WEAK
attractive benign breezy buddy-buddy clubby complaisant cool copacetic cozy downright neighborly easy kind kindly lenient mild obliging palsy-walsy pleasing princely responsive right righteous sweet-tempered swell tight warm warmhearted winning
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aloof bad cold disagreeable hateful hostile mean nasty repulsive sad unfriendly unhappy unkind unpleasant unsociable
WEAK
crabby gloomy irritable quarrelsome rude surly testy

Example Sentences

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The previous head of the partnership, Kathy Wylde, held the position for 25 years and was an amiable voice for the city’s business community.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Who could’ve guessed that a spin on “A Christmas Carol” that follows a woman with a bad haircut tormenting her neighbors might not be the most amiable take on this heartwarming story?

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2025

The governor, in these settings, was an amiable but not especially compelling guest.

From Slate • Sep. 18, 2025

It is said his amiable persona allows him to deal smoothly with characters who perhaps seem more assertive than his exterior suggests he is.

From BBC • Sep. 6, 2025

“The coolness of you two rascals is amazing,” began Mr. Pickwick, trying to get up an awful frown and only succeeding in producing an amiable smile.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott