adj.
Pronunciation: ' a-f ə -b ə l
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English affabyl, from Anglo-French, from Latin affabilis, from affari to speak to, from ad- + fari to speak ― more at BAN
Date: 15th century
1 : being pleasant and at ease in talking to others <an affable host>
2 : characterized by ease and friendliness <an affable manner>
synonyms see GRACIOUS
– af · fa · bil · i · ty \ ˌ a-f ə - ' bi-l ə -t ē \ noun
– af · fa · bly \ -bl ē \ adverb