amiable
adjective
[ ˈeɪmɪəb(ə)l ]
• having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.
• "the amiable young man greeted me enthusiastically"
Similar:
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,
couthy,
chummy,
matey,
regular,
conversable,
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.
