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Grammar : Adj
Spell : ey-mee-uh-buhl
Phonetic Transcription : ˈeɪ mi ə bəl



Definition of amiable

Origin :
  • mid-14c., from Old French amiable, from Late Latin amicabilis "friendly," from amicus "friend," related to amare "to love" (see Amy). The form confused in Old French with amable "lovable," from Latin amare. Reborrowed later in proper Latin form as amicable.
  • adj friendly, agreeable
Example sentences :
  • We all, indeed, once thought your temper soft and amiable: but why was it?
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • I was as amiable as possible on the occasion, but all in vain.
  • Extract from : « Lady Susan » by Jane Austen
  • Who could be so brutal as to blame so amiable, so candid a creature?
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • The amiable Mr. Cross allowed the foot to be raised into the boy's lap.
  • Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic
  • So this amiable lunacy had its bearing on the economy of life!
  • Extract from : « Tiverton Tales » by Alice Brown
  • On the contrary, he was able to play the innocent and to adopt an amiable rle.
  • Extract from : « Casanova's Homecoming » by Arthur Schnitzler
  • She had what they called an amiable temper, an affectionate temper.
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • I am playful; playfulness is a part of my amiable character.
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • My amiable companion was tall, slight, and elegant, but not strong.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • The balloon was then to the right of the station, and far from the amiable station-master.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

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