what is the meaning of the word affable?

1. pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to; friendly; cordial; warmly polite: an affable and courteous gentleman.

2. showing warmth and friendliness; benign; pleasant: an affable smile……dictionary.com is a life saver!

affable

One entry found for affable.

Main Entry: af·fa·ble

Pronunciation: ‘a-f&-b&l

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English affabyl, from Anglo-French, from Latin affabilis, from affari to speak to, from ad- + fari to speak — more at BAN

1 : being pleasant and at ease in talking to others

2 : characterized by ease and friendliness

synonym see GRACIOUS

affable – being pleasant and at ease in talking to others; characterized by ease and friendliness

Polite, congenial, well mannered, courteous, refined, well behaved towards others. Dilapidated, shabby, run down, worn out, unkempt, fallen into a state of disrepair, ruined, neglected. Eccentric, unusual character, peculiar in manner, odd, strangely different in ones views and opinions. Generous, kind, benevolent, unselfish, giving, willing to share, caring, willing to help others.

It usually means pleasant or gentle.