英语词汇“amiable”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

(adjective) in the sense of pleasant

Definition

having a pleasant nature

She had been surprised at how amiable and polite he had seemed.

Synonyms

pleasant

He was most anxious to seem agreeable and pleasant.

kind

He was a very kind man, full of common sense.

kindly

He was a stern critic but an extremely kindly man.

pleasing

a pleasing personality

friendly

He has been friendly to me.

attractive

We are often drawn to attractive people.

engaging

She was a most engaging child.

charming

I found her a delightful and charming young woman.

obliging

He was a most polite and obliging young man.

delightful

The most delightful garden I had ever seen.

cheerful

benign

Critics of the scheme take a less benign view.

winning

She had great charm and a winning personality.

agreeable

more agreeable and better paid occupations

good-humoured

Rose remained good-humoured in spite of all their teasing.

lovable

His vulnerability makes him even more lovable.

sociable

Some children have more sociable personalities than others.

genial

He was a warm-hearted friend and a genial host.

affable

He is an extremely affable and approachable man.

congenial

The food at the party was excellent, and the company congenial.

winsome

She gave them a winsome smile.

good-natured

She was good-natured about it, and didn't make a fuss.

sweet-tempered

likable or likeable

Opposites

hostile

sour

unpleasant

unfriendly

repellent

displeasing

disagreeable

loathsome

ill-natured

单词	amiable
释义	Trends of amiable View usage for: amiable (eɪmiəbəl) adjective Someone who is amiable is friendly and pleasant to be with. [written] She had been surprised at how amiable and polite he had seemed. Synonyms: pleasant, kind, kindly, pleasing More Synonyms of amiable amiably adverb [ADVERB with verb] We chatted amiably about old friends. amiable in British English (ˈeɪmɪəbəl) adjective having or displaying a pleasant or agreeable nature; friendly Derived forms amiability (ˌamiaˈbility) or amiableness (ˈamiableness) noun amiably (ˈamiably) adverb Word origin C14: from Old French, from Late Latin amīcābilis amicable amiable in American English (ˈeɪmiəbəl) adjective 1. having a pleasant and friendly disposition; good-natured 2. Obsolete lovely or lovable SYNONYMY NOTE: amiable, affable suggest qualities of friendliness, easy temper, etc. that make one likable, , affable also implying a readiness to be approached, to converse, etc.; a , good-natured person is one who is disposed to like as well as be liked and is sometimes easilyimposed on; , obliging implies a ready, often cheerful, desire to be helpful [the obliging clerk took my order]; genial1 suggests good cheer and sociability [our genial host]; cordial suggests graciousness and warmth [a cordial greeting] OPPOSITES: surly, ill-natured Derived forms amiability (ˌamiaˈbility) (ˈeɪmiəˈbɪləti; ˈeɪmjəəˈbɪləti) noun amiably (ˈamiably) adverb Word origin ME < OFr < LL amicabilis, friendly < L amicus, friend: confused with OFr amable, lovable < L amabilis, worthy of love; both from L amare, to love Examples of 'amiable' in a sentence amiable These dogs are normally amiable in character. Standen, Chris Superdog! Action plans that work for a happy and well-behaved pet (1990) Or it may simply have been because the young man looked so amiable and vulnerable. Keane, Molly & Phipps, Sally Molly Keane's Ireland (1993) He is an amiable character when he is in the pub but he can be a very selfish man. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Tonight's episode of this amiable comedy is something of a missed opportunity. Times, Sunday Times (2014) He was not an amiable character, and the enemies he made conspired to ruin him. The Times Literary Supplement (2011) He's an amiable man in a striped shirt who talks with infectious vim about science. Times, Sunday Times (2015) He may live in my memory as the most amiable man of my acquaintance, but that is all. Jane Austen Pride and Prejudice (1813) Based on a true story, this amiable British comedy drama boasts a formidable cast. Times, Sunday Times (2013) He was charming, amiable, and as strong as an ox. Eddison, Sydney A Patchwork Garden: Unexpected Pleasures from a Country Garden (1990) The veteran pilot, an amiable family man, had domestic problems. Times, Sunday Times (2015) But it was Death, with a scythe and an amiable manner. Times, Sunday Times (2015) And if your sound man is amiable and cooperative, our policy isn't going to make much difference in the end. Christianity Today (2000) In other languages amiable British English: amiable ADJECTIVE Someone who is amiable is friendly and pleasant to be with. She had been surprised at how amiable and polite he had been. American English: amiable Brazilian Portuguese: amável Chinese: 和蔼可亲的 European Spanish: amable French: affable German: liebenswürdig Italian: affabile Japanese: 気だてのよい Korean: 상냥한 European Portuguese: amável Latin American Spanish: amable Chinese translation of 'amiable' amiable (ˈeɪmɪəbl) adj [person] 亲(親)切的 (qīnqiè de) (adjective) in the sense of pleasant Definition having a pleasant nature She had been surprised at how amiable and polite he had seemed. Synonyms pleasant He was most anxious to seem agreeable and pleasant. kind He was a very kind man, full of common sense. kindly He was a stern critic but an extremely kindly man. pleasing a pleasing personality friendly He has been friendly to me. attractive We are often drawn to attractive people. engaging She was a most engaging child. charming I found her a delightful and charming young woman. obliging He was a most polite and obliging young man. delightful The most delightful garden I had ever seen. cheerful benign Critics of the scheme take a less benign view. winning She had great charm and a winning personality. agreeable more agreeable and better paid occupations good-humoured Rose remained good-humoured in spite of all their teasing. lovable His vulnerability makes him even more lovable. sociable Some children have more sociable personalities than others. genial He was a warm-hearted friend and a genial host. affable He is an extremely affable and approachable man. congenial The food at the party was excellent, and the company congenial. winsome She gave them a winsome smile. good-natured She was good-natured about it, and didn't make a fuss. sweet-tempered likable or likeable Opposites hostile , sour , unpleasant , unfriendly , repellent , displeasing , disagreeable , loathsome , ill-natured Additional synonyms in the sense of affable Definition showing warmth and friendliness He is an extremely affable and approachable man. Synonyms friendly, kindly, civil, warm, pleasant, mild, obliging, benign, gracious, benevolent, good-humoured, amiable, courteous, amicable, cordial, sociable, genial, congenial, urbane, approachable, good-natured in the sense of agreeable Definition pleasant and enjoyable more agreeable and better paid occupations Synonyms pleasant, pleasing, satisfying, acceptable, delightful, enjoyable, gratifying, pleasurable, congenial, to your liking, to your taste, likable or likeable in the sense of attractive Definition appealing to the senses or mind We are often drawn to attractive people. Synonyms seductive, charming, tempting, interesting, pleasing, pretty, fair, beautiful, inviting, engaging, likable or likeable, lovely, winning, sexy (informal), pleasant, handsome, fetching (informal), good-looking, glamorous, gorgeous (informal), magnetic, cute, irresistible, enticing, provocative, captivating, beguiling, alluring, bonny (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect), winsome, comely (old-fashioned), prepossessing, hot (informal), fit (British, informal), lush (slang) Synonyms of 'amiable' amiable Explore 'amiable' in the dictionary
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