Main Entry:

af·fa·ble

Pronunciation:

\ˈa-fə-bəl\

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

Date:

15th century

1 : being pleasant and at ease in talking to others <an affable host> 2 : characterized by ease and friendliness <an affable manner>

synonyms see gracious

— af·fa·bil·i·ty \ˌa-fə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— af·fa·bly \-blē\ adverb