affable | SAT Word of the Day

You know that person with the enviable charisma? The one who makes everyone feel instantly at ease? That's the essence of being affable.

ℹ️ Part of speech of affable

affable is an ADJECTIVE.

🗣️ Pronunciation of affable

affable is pronounced /ˈæ.fə.bəl/ or AH-fuh-buhl.

📚️ Definition of affable

• Friendly and pleasant in manner: an affable stranger

• Easy to talk to; approachable: an affable disposition

Your friendly neighborhood corgi.

📰 Examples

Here are some examples of affable in usage:

• Despite being CEO of a Fortune 500 company, Jayke maintains an affable demeanor that puts even junior employees at ease.

• The affable barista brightened everyone's morning.

• "The most valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one will do," said Thomas Jefferson, who was known for being as affable as he was articulate.

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