1
as in unaffected
having a relaxed, casual manner
as the show's affable host, she keeps the freewheeling gabfest from getting out of hand
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as in gracious
having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations
as an experienced event planner, he knows that having an affable emcee is critical
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as in hospitable
showing a natural kindness and courtesy especially in social situations
although First Lady Lucretia Hayes didn't particularly enjoy her role as White House hostess, she was always affable
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Recent Examples of affable
As the violence escalates, the more affable Ray and the more emotionally brittle Manny see their friendship and sanity tested, setting off an explosive chain of reckless events.
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Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
An affable, mustachioed former real-estate developer, Haigler joined the group after meeting some Black scuba divers at a wedding.
—Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
Robinson is an affable type, quick with a smile in a good conversation and thoughtful with his answers in a post-match mixed zone.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Lemmon’s the affable, inoffensive host for the evening.
—Bill Wyman, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
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Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
An affable, mustachioed former real-estate developer, Haigler joined the group after meeting some Black scuba divers at a wedding.
—Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
Robinson is an affable type, quick with a smile in a good conversation and thoughtful with his answers in a post-match mixed zone.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Lemmon’s the affable, inoffensive host for the evening.
—Bill Wyman, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affable
Adjective
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This ensures frequent call performance remains unaffected while reducing storage costs.—
Gaurav Bansal,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Despite the attack, train movements and schedules remain unaffected.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Mallard Lounge epitomizes the après-ski tradition, providing a gracious transition from active days to relaxed evenings.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Mina, worried about her young kids doing the math about her long, grueling commute, cautiously accepts Alma’s gracious offer.—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Furthermore, a focused approach to marketing Elgin as a hospitable destination for investment could yield substantial long-term benefits.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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Planting a pollinator garden with milkweed (the only plant the butterflies will lay eggs on) and nectar-producing plants (for eating) can provide a hospitable habitat for migrating monarchs.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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His pursuit of Gretzky has captured the attention of many casual hockey fans, helping with tune-in for the NHL.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2025
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Transaction gaming dropped 6%, while casual and free-to-play gaming grew 16%.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The keyboard itself is pleasant enough to type on, with moderate feedback while avoiding the squishy feel some budget systems have.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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From the point of view of Paul, Weiss, having to strike this arrangement wasn’t pleasant, but the price was tolerable.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to cutting down on banter, Blige struck a mellower, less aggressive tone than at several prior local appearances — a stunning 2004 gig at Arie Crown Theater and memorable co-headlining 2016 date with Maxwell at United Center included.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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And the truth is that Manson had a singing voice of knowing mellow command.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This is a nice improvement, though short of Apple's 10-hour estimate.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 Mar. 2025
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Women can wear a nice top and skirt, a knee-length or midi dress, or a suit.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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With only 10 ingredients, this lathering wash stands out for its fragrance-free status—a rarity among Dove’s famously easygoing lineup.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
20 Mar. 2025
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The appeal makes sense: The color is easygoing and relaxing, and slipcovers can easily be bleached if (really, when) stains occur.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Affable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affable. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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