— amiability, amiableness , n. — amiably , adv.
/ay"mee euh beuhl/ , adj.
1. having or showing pleasant, good-natured personal qualities; affable: an amiable disposition.
2. friendly; sociable: an amiable greeting; an amiable gathering.
3. agreeable; willing to accept the wishes, decisions, or suggestions of another or others.
4. Obs. lovable or lovely.
[ 1300-50; ME amicabilis AMICABLE ]
Syn. 1. gracious. 2. amicable.
Ant. 1. rude. 2. unfriendly, hostile.