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Meanings of amiable in English

Diffusing warmth and friendliness.

Related terms

Disposed to please.

Related terms

Deserving to be loved.

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Examples for "likeable"
Examples for "likeable"
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Yet even political opponents tend to agree that Hickenlooper is disarmingly likeable.
Reuters
2
In that case, Edward Lear is more interesting and certainly more likeable.
The Irish Times
3
Comedian Jon Richardson is the perfect example of the extremely likeable self-deprecator.
The South African
4
This time it's difficult because I find the main suspect very likeable.
Self's punishment
5
Its most likeable feature is the detailed social history of the area.
The Irish Times
Usage of amiable in English
1
The following is the prayer opposite the grave of the amiable Fatimah:-
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volu...
2
But the amiable Belgian knows tomorrow's semi-final will be a different matter.
The Guardian
3
And she made an amiable grin at the reflection in the glass.
North of Fifty-Three
4
He was an amiable enthusiast; in many respects resembling Mr. Newman himself.
The Eclipse of Faith; Or, A Visit to a Religious Sceptic
5
In the amiable conspiracy which kept the boy happy he was arch-plotter.
The Street of Seven Stars
6
The amiable fliers were surprised, perplexed, even pained; and yet withal amused.
Last and First Men
7
Wu Lizhu, the present wine maker, is thirty-one, short, amiable and intelligent.
Full Circle
8
In disposition he is very amiable, but rather grave beyond his years.
Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine
9
This was an amiable weakness; and it sometimes led him into mischief.
Hyperion
10
This amiable theorist was one of the oldest verbal republicans in Europe.
White Lies
11
Madame Martin thought St. Francis was the most amiable of the saints.
The Red Lily — Volume 02
12
Anytime there were children around he would become coherent and quite amiable.
Vrin: ten mortal gods
13
His friendship with Dyson puts his character in the most amiable light.
The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia, Volume 1 of 28
14
They stood in amiable silence as rain dripped from the barn roof.
O+F
15
For an hour we played conversational pingpong in the most amiable style.
The Masques of Ottawa
16
He glanced at Dixon, to whom he'd so far been fairly amiable.
Lucky Jim
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United Kingdom
Common
Ireland
Less common
United States of America
Rare