SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
amiable
adjective
Friendly, pleasant, and easy to get along with.
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Pleasant and friendly
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Usage distinction
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CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See amiable in use
The amiable host made the new volunteers feel welcome.
When Jules joined the student animation studio, an amiable classmate invited him to share a worktable and asked about his interests.
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