as in gracious
having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations
the owner of the inn is an amiable, talkative widow who treats guests like family
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Recent Examples of amiable
Ronnie Schell, a prolific TV character actor perhaps best known for his portrayal of the amiable Pvt.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
Though Paul Rudd takes first billing — and is on characteristically amiable form as a kindly uncle — relative newcomer Felice Kakaletris is clearly the star of the film, as the highly intelligent, neurodivergent Rose.
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Guy Lodge,
Variety,
8 June 2026
Thanks to amiable year-round weather apart from the heat, some choose to live part-time (or full-time) on their boats.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
The new hire was Mike Brown, a funny, amiable man, who, at least outwardly, looks to have a converse personality to Thibodeau.
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Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for amiable
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
Though Paul Rudd takes first billing — and is on characteristically amiable form as a kindly uncle — relative newcomer Felice Kakaletris is clearly the star of the film, as the highly intelligent, neurodivergent Rose.
—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
8 June 2026
Thanks to amiable year-round weather apart from the heat, some choose to live part-time (or full-time) on their boats.
—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
The new hire was Mike Brown, a funny, amiable man, who, at least outwardly, looks to have a converse personality to Thibodeau.
—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for amiable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amiable
Adjective
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The axe came down swiftly and brutally, but, speaking candidly, Geoff Daniels, PBS’ Vice President, Programming & Development, was gracious about it, thanking the audience of mostly media industry people for their camaraderie.
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The gracious — and perfectly acceptable — way is not to serve alcohol to anyone.
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Bartlett’s posture is ramrod straight, his voice a pleasant, precise British lilt that’s nothing like his natural Australian accent.
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Dogs are welcome, and the shaded setting is a pleasant place to linger.
Adjective
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In Colima city for coffee and a nice meal, visitors should bookmark Puerto Café and Cumbre, a restaurant and bakery that stands out in a scene of growing maturity and ambition.
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Johnson could provide a nice defensive partner with Flagg in the front court with Johnson’s rim protections and ability to switch on the perimeter.
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