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Added 10 October 2026

amiable

/ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/ adjective

Latin root: amīcābilis Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about amiable at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Disposed to please.
an amiable villain with a cocky sidelong grin
Diffusing warmth and friendliness.
an affable smile

Origin

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.

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