Entry Word: affable

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 having a relaxed, casual manner <likes hanging around her grandfatherʼs affable ranch hands, who are never too busy to pay attention to her> — see easygoing 1
2 having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations <everyone likes having affable Jeremy at dinner parties to keep the conversation flowing> — see amiable
3 showing a natural kindness and courtesy especially in social situations <although First Lady Lucretia Hayes didnʼt particularly enjoy her role as White House hostess, she was always affable> — see gracious 1