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Amiable is related to a Latin root meaning what?

amiable

[ey-mee-uh-buhl] / ˈeɪ mi ə bəl /


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That is no longer the case since Ravi, an amiable but steely 58-year-old Harvard graduate, became secretary of the governing board.

From Barron's Jun. 25, 2026

The school’s new superintendent, Michael Borgschulte, an amiable lieutenant general with a Bronze Star and a pearly white set of teeth, steps onto the bandstand.

From Slate Jun. 24, 2026

“Not Suitable for Work,” premiering Tuesday on Hulu, is an amiable, sweet-tempered romantic ensemble comedy with a heftier than usual emphasis on professional ambition.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 1, 2026

It takes only a moment or two for him to establish each figure’s unique traits, from the amiable to the exasperating.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 26, 2026

If this amiable fellow could not help them, she did not know where else to turn.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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