transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈa-fə-bəl ]
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 ˌa-fə-ˈbi-lə-tē noun
• af·fa·bly -blē adverb