affable

One entry found for affable.

Main Entry: af·fa·ble
Pronunciation: 'a-f&-b&l
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English affabyl, from Anglo-French, from Latin affabilis, from affari to speak to, from ad- + fari to speak -- more at BAN
1 : being pleasant and at ease in talking to others <an affable host>
2 : characterized by ease and friendliness <an affable manner>
synonym see GRACIOUS
- af·fa·bil·i·ty /"a-f&-'bi-l&-tE/ noun
- af·fa·bly /-blE/ adverb