affable implies easy approachability and readiness to respond pleasantly to conversation or requests or proposals.

He is very affable and pleasant and suave, and his friends even more so on occasion.

AFFABLE definition: pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to; friendly; cordial; warmly polite. See examples of affable used in a sentence.

Definition of affable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

1. easy to approach and to talk to; friendly: courteous and affable neighbors. 2. showing warmth and friendliness; pleasant: an affable smile.

Someone who is affable is pleasant and friendly. Mr Brooke is an extremely affable and approachable man.

Jan 14, 2026 · affable (comparative more affable, superlative most affable) Receiving others kindly and conversing with them in a free and friendly manner; friendly, courteous, sociable.

affable, adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

Affable means friendly, pleasant, and easy to talk to. An affable host offers you something to drink and makes you feel at home. The adjective affable entered English by way of the Latin word affābilis, …

Affable definition: Easy and pleasant to speak to; approachable.