Definition of amiable in English:

amiable

adjectiveˈeɪmɪəb(ə)lˈeɪmiəb(ə)l

Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.
和蔼可亲的，友善的
the amiable young man greeted me enthusiastically
这友善的年轻人热情地迎接我。
Example sentencesExamples
- She was a very good looking woman, with an amiable and warm personality, but I didn't know her personally.
- Dale agreed, finding it difficult not to warm to the amiable fisherman.
- Of course he would dispute that, though in the most amiable terms.
- A most amiable and kindly man, he was held in very high esteem and was a noted character in the area.
- Of all Europe's princes today, Albert Alexandre Louis Pierre must be one of the most amiable and likeable.
- Balard had a kind and amiable personality, to which students responded warmly.
- If he is allowed to continue, others with less amiable intentions will follow.
- Anyway, I found Andrea to be a perfectly amiable person, but that was not a universal view.
- Most of the time, however, the two rivals were amiable and pleased with each other's achievements.
- I'm sad that such noble, amiable and inventive creatures could be treated so cruelly.
- The result is that amiable but gullible Arthur finds himself fleeced by friends and strangers alike.
- He's an amiable if laconic sort, seemingly uninterested in talking about himself.
- We suspect that it was a very amiable meeting because they are both decent people who know the score.
- The film thrives on the chemistry between its two likeable leads, while the rest of the cast is funny and amiable.
- Always amiable and frequently hilarious, future triumphs on the comedy circuit might not be that much of a tall order.
- He is an amiable person, but very disorganised, and this often leads to frustration on the part of staff, and friction.
- He was blonde haired, blue eyed, and perhaps one of the most amiable people in the town.
- Jane Galt is a charming hostess, and her salon is a vastly more amiable affair than I imagine Rand's were.
- Finally, an amiable person pulled up in an old pickup truck and let the poor man in.
- He described him Mr Reid as an amiable person who wanted to learn the basics of the religion.
Synonyms
friendly, affable, amicable, cordial
warm, warm-hearted, good-natured, nice, pleasant, agreeable, pleasing, likeable, lovable, genial, good-humoured, charming, winning, engaging, delightful, easy to get on/along with, obliging, kind, kindly
neighbourly, hospitable, companionable, sociable, gregarious, convivial, clubbable, personable
Scottish couthy
British informal chummy, matey
North American informal regular
rare conversable

Derivatives

amiableness

noun

Natural amiableness is too often seen in company with sloth, with uselessness, with the vanity of fashionable life.
Example sentencesExamples
- But when she meets an unusual customer with an affinity for French films, his beautiful smile and amiableness melt her.
- The images, varying in scale, approach and depiction, present a range of emotions and attitudes, all traveling forward to the next era with various degrees of purpose, amiableness and likelihood.
- Mr. Knightley expressed his disapproval of Frank's behavior and Emma's vision of him by contrasting what he called French amiableness with English amiableness.

Origin

Late Middle English (originally in the senses 'kind', and 'lovely, lovable'): via Old French from late Latin amicabilis 'amicable'. The current sense, influenced by modern French aimable 'trying to please', dates from the mid 18th century.

Definition of amiable in US English:

amiable

adjectiveˈāmēəb(ə)lˈeɪmiəb(ə)l

Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.
和蔼可亲的，友善的
an amiable, unassuming fellow
Example sentencesExamples
- If he is allowed to continue, others with less amiable intentions will follow.
- He was blonde haired, blue eyed, and perhaps one of the most amiable people in the town.
- The result is that amiable but gullible Arthur finds himself fleeced by friends and strangers alike.
- Dale agreed, finding it difficult not to warm to the amiable fisherman.
- He is an amiable person, but very disorganised, and this often leads to frustration on the part of staff, and friction.
- Anyway, I found Andrea to be a perfectly amiable person, but that was not a universal view.
- Most of the time, however, the two rivals were amiable and pleased with each other's achievements.
- Of all Europe's princes today, Albert Alexandre Louis Pierre must be one of the most amiable and likeable.
- I'm sad that such noble, amiable and inventive creatures could be treated so cruelly.
- Of course he would dispute that, though in the most amiable terms.
- Finally, an amiable person pulled up in an old pickup truck and let the poor man in.
- He's an amiable if laconic sort, seemingly uninterested in talking about himself.
- A most amiable and kindly man, he was held in very high esteem and was a noted character in the area.
- Always amiable and frequently hilarious, future triumphs on the comedy circuit might not be that much of a tall order.
- She was a very good looking woman, with an amiable and warm personality, but I didn't know her personally.
- He described him Mr Reid as an amiable person who wanted to learn the basics of the religion.
- We suspect that it was a very amiable meeting because they are both decent people who know the score.
- The film thrives on the chemistry between its two likeable leads, while the rest of the cast is funny and amiable.
- Balard had a kind and amiable personality, to which students responded warmly.
- Jane Galt is a charming hostess, and her salon is a vastly more amiable affair than I imagine Rand's were.
Synonyms
friendly, affable, amicable, cordial

Origin

Late Middle English (originally in the senses ‘kind’, and ‘lovely, lovable’): via Old French from late Latin amicabilis ‘amicable’. The current sense, influenced by modern French aimable ‘trying to please’, dates from the mid 18th century.

单词	amiable
释义	Definition of amiable in English: amiable adjectiveˈeɪmɪəb(ə)lˈeɪmiəb(ə)l Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner. 和蔼可亲的，友善的 the amiable young man greeted me enthusiastically 这友善的年轻人热情地迎接我。 Example sentencesExamples She was a very good looking woman, with an amiable and warm personality, but I didn't know her personally. Dale agreed, finding it difficult not to warm to the amiable fisherman. Of course he would dispute that, though in the most amiable terms. A most amiable and kindly man, he was held in very high esteem and was a noted character in the area. Of all Europe's princes today, Albert Alexandre Louis Pierre must be one of the most amiable and likeable. Balard had a kind and amiable personality, to which students responded warmly. If he is allowed to continue, others with less amiable intentions will follow. Anyway, I found Andrea to be a perfectly amiable person, but that was not a universal view. Most of the time, however, the two rivals were amiable and pleased with each other's achievements. I'm sad that such noble, amiable and inventive creatures could be treated so cruelly. The result is that amiable but gullible Arthur finds himself fleeced by friends and strangers alike. He's an amiable if laconic sort, seemingly uninterested in talking about himself. We suspect that it was a very amiable meeting because they are both decent people who know the score. The film thrives on the chemistry between its two likeable leads, while the rest of the cast is funny and amiable. Always amiable and frequently hilarious, future triumphs on the comedy circuit might not be that much of a tall order. He is an amiable person, but very disorganised, and this often leads to frustration on the part of staff, and friction. He was blonde haired, blue eyed, and perhaps one of the most amiable people in the town. Jane Galt is a charming hostess, and her salon is a vastly more amiable affair than I imagine Rand's were. Finally, an amiable person pulled up in an old pickup truck and let the poor man in. He described him Mr Reid as an amiable person who wanted to learn the basics of the religion. Synonyms friendly, affable, amicable, cordial warm, warm-hearted, good-natured, nice, pleasant, agreeable, pleasing, likeable, lovable, genial, good-humoured, charming, winning, engaging, delightful, easy to get on/along with, obliging, kind, kindly neighbourly, hospitable, companionable, sociable, gregarious, convivial, clubbable, personable Scottish couthy British informal chummy, matey North American informal regular rare conversable Derivatives amiableness noun Natural amiableness is too often seen in company with sloth, with uselessness, with the vanity of fashionable life. Example sentencesExamples But when she meets an unusual customer with an affinity for French films, his beautiful smile and amiableness melt her. The images, varying in scale, approach and depiction, present a range of emotions and attitudes, all traveling forward to the next era with various degrees of purpose, amiableness and likelihood. Mr. Knightley expressed his disapproval of Frank's behavior and Emma's vision of him by contrasting what he called French amiableness with English amiableness. Origin Late Middle English (originally in the senses 'kind', and 'lovely, lovable'): via Old French from late Latin amicabilis 'amicable'. The current sense, influenced by modern French aimable 'trying to please', dates from the mid 18th century. Definition of amiable in US English: amiable adjectiveˈāmēəb(ə)lˈeɪmiəb(ə)l Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner. 和蔼可亲的，友善的 an amiable, unassuming fellow Example sentencesExamples If he is allowed to continue, others with less amiable intentions will follow. He was blonde haired, blue eyed, and perhaps one of the most amiable people in the town. The result is that amiable but gullible Arthur finds himself fleeced by friends and strangers alike. Dale agreed, finding it difficult not to warm to the amiable fisherman. He is an amiable person, but very disorganised, and this often leads to frustration on the part of staff, and friction. Anyway, I found Andrea to be a perfectly amiable person, but that was not a universal view. Most of the time, however, the two rivals were amiable and pleased with each other's achievements. Of all Europe's princes today, Albert Alexandre Louis Pierre must be one of the most amiable and likeable. I'm sad that such noble, amiable and inventive creatures could be treated so cruelly. Of course he would dispute that, though in the most amiable terms. Finally, an amiable person pulled up in an old pickup truck and let the poor man in. He's an amiable if laconic sort, seemingly uninterested in talking about himself. A most amiable and kindly man, he was held in very high esteem and was a noted character in the area. Always amiable and frequently hilarious, future triumphs on the comedy circuit might not be that much of a tall order. She was a very good looking woman, with an amiable and warm personality, but I didn't know her personally. He described him Mr Reid as an amiable person who wanted to learn the basics of the religion. We suspect that it was a very amiable meeting because they are both decent people who know the score. The film thrives on the chemistry between its two likeable leads, while the rest of the cast is funny and amiable. Balard had a kind and amiable personality, to which students responded warmly. Jane Galt is a charming hostess, and her salon is a vastly more amiable affair than I imagine Rand's were. Synonyms friendly, affable, amicable, cordial Origin Late Middle English (originally in the senses ‘kind’, and ‘lovely, lovable’): via Old French from late Latin amicabilis ‘amicable’. The current sense, influenced by modern French aimable ‘trying to please’, dates from the mid 18th century.
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