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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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Example 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。

Synonyms
friendly amiable genial cordial
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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 hostile
  2. B friendly
  3. C indifferent
  4. D rude
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B — 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

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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?

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。)

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 804 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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