ˈafəbəl adjective
Etymology: Middle French, from Latin affabilis, from affari to speak to (from ad- + fari to speak) + -abilis -able — more at ban
1.
a. : pleasant and at ease in talking to others
an affable person
b. : characterized by ease and friendliness
on affable terms with his neighbors
2. : benign
an affable smile
: pleasant
more of this composer's affable music — Arthur Berger
Synonyms: see gracious