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Definition of amiableness

amiableness

/ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl.nəs/
a · mi · a · ble · ness
Adverb:amiably
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Adjective:amiable
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• noun

1

The quality of having a friendly, pleasant, and good-natured disposition in social interactions.

Example

"Her natural amiableness quickly put the nervous new recruits at ease during the orientation."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While entirely grammatical, 'amiableness' is less common in modern usage than its synonym 'amiability', which is generally preferred in formal and contemporary writing.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'amiable' (borrowed from Old French, ultimately from Late Latin 'amicabilis' meaning 'friendly') combined with the native English suffix '-ness'.

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