amiable
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amiable
- /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/
- /ˈæ.mi.ə.bəl/
Where it comes from
From Middle English amyable, from Old French amiable, from Late Latin amīcābilis (“friendly”), from Latin amīcus (“friend”), from amō (“love”, verb). The meaning has been influenced by French amiable and Latin amābilis (“loveable”) (whence English aimable and amable). Doublet of amicable. Compare with amorous, amability.
adjective more amiable · most amiable
- Friendly; kind; sweet; gracious. an amiable temper
- Of a pleasant and likeable nature; kind-hearted; easy to like. an amiable person
Similar: likable
