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Definition of amiability

amiability

/ˌeɪmiəˈbɪləti/
a · mi · a · bil · i · ty
Adverb:amiably
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Plural:amiabilities
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Adjective:amiable
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• noun

1

The quality of having a friendly, pleasant, and good-natured manner.

Example

"Her natural amiability quickly put the nervous interviewees at ease."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Amiability' refers to the friendly and pleasant nature of a person, whereas 'amicability' describes goodwill and peaceable relations between people or groups, especially in potentially contentious situations.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from 'amiable' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ity'. 'Amiable' comes via Old French from Late Latin 'amicabilis' ('friendly'), ultimately derived from Latin 'amicus' ('friend') and 'amare' ('to love').

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