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affable

/ˈæfəbl/
af · fa · ble ˈæf · ə · bl
English Definition
adj. friendly and easy to talk to
中文释义
和蔼可亲的,友善的
Significado en Español
afable
한국어 뜻
상냥한, 친근한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
dễ gần, thân thiện
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How to use “affable” in a sentence

He was an affable host, making everyone feel comfortable and at ease.

他是个和蔼可亲的主人,让每个人都感到舒适和自在。

The affable tour guide made everyone feel welcome.

和蔼的导游让每个人都感到宾至如归。

Despite being famous, the actor was affable and down-to-earth.

尽管很出名,这位演员却和蔼可亲、平易近人。

Our affable neighbor always stops to chat.

我们那位友善的邻居总会停下来聊几句。

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
aff-(from the French root meaning ''to, towards'') + able(capable) → capable of being approached → approachable, affable.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the word that is closest in meaning to “affable”:

  1. A friendly
  2. B indifferent
  3. C rude
  4. D hostile
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A — friendly. “affable” means adj. friendly and easy to talk to

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ host chatted warmly with every guest at the crowded party.

  1. A cold
  2. B hostile
  3. C affable
  4. D unfriendly
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C — affable. “affable” means adj. friendly and easy to talk to

Common questions about “affable”

What does “affable” mean?

affable — adj. friendly and easy to talk to. In Chinese: 和蔼可亲的,友善的.

How do you pronounce “affable”?

affable is pronounced /ˈæfəbl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: af · fa · ble.

How do you use “affable” in a sentence?

“affable” means friendly and easy to talk to. Examples: (1) He was an affable host, making everyone feel comfortable and at ease. (2) The affable tour guide made everyone feel welcome. (3) Despite being famous, the actor was affable and down-to-earth. (4) Our affable neighbor always stops to chat.

What are synonyms for “affable”?

friendly, amiable, genial, cordial — all close in meaning to affable (adj. friendly and easy to talk to).

Is “affable” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. affable appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “affable”?

aff-(from the French root meaning ''to, towards'') + able(capable) → capable of being approached → approachable, affable.

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