amiable

Adjective Satellite

disposed to please; - Hal Hinson
- "an amiable villain with a cocky sidelong grin"
diffusing warmth and friendliness
- "an amiable gathering"

Adj

Friendly; kind; sweet; gracious
Of a pleasant and likeable nature; kind-hearted; easy to like

Adjective

Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.

Examples

amiable ideas
an amiable person
an amiable temper
She was less than AMIABLE after I used all her open hooks.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English amyable, from Old French amiable, from Late Latin amīcābilis (“friendly”), from Latin amīcus (“friend”), from amō (“love”, verb). The meaning has been influenced by French amiable and Latin amābilis (“loveable”) (whence English aimable and amable). Doublet of amicable. Compare with amorous, amability.

Synonyms

affable, cordial, genial, good-humored, good-humoured, likable

Scrabble Score: 11

amiable: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
amiable: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
amiable: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

amiable: valid Words With Friends Word