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amiable

[ey-mee-uh-buhl] / ˈeɪ mi ə bəl /


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Griffith was a puffed-up man of no amiable disposition; his fellow L.A. millionaire Alphonzo Bell, the developer of Bel-Air, mocked him as “the Prince of Wales.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

As amiable as the movie is from the jump, it wastes no time thrusting viewers into a world in complete peril, refusing to sugarcoat the modern realities of a once-robust industry.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

This is a film that serves a purpose, and Jones’ amiable writing and Aramayo’s engaging performance dredge up just enough sentimentality while keeping the movie from seeming overly instructive.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

Happily, it still airs episodes of “California’s Gold” and “Visiting,” from my man, the late yet eternal Huell Howser, that amiable, amazed videographer of our city and state.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2025

Just before Spassky left Reykjavik, Bobby had delivered to the Russian at his hotel an amiable letter and a gift-wrapped camera as a token of friendship.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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