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Definition of affability

affability

/ˌæf.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/
af · fa · bil · i · ty
Adverb:affably
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Plural:affabilities
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Adjective:affable
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affability Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality of being friendly, approachable, and easy to talk to; good-natured warmth and courtesy in social interaction.

Example

"Her natural affability quickly put the nervous job applicants at ease during the interview."

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• Rhymes for affability

• Nearby Words

aesthetician
aesthetics
afar
affability
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affably
affair

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French affabilite, from Latin affabilitas, derived from affabilis ('easy to speak to, approachable'), from ad- ('to') and fari ('to speak').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Affability. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/affability
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