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1 having a relaxed, casual manner

as the show's affable host, she keeps the freewheeling gabfest from getting out of hand

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2 having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations

as an experienced event planner, he knows that having an affable emcee is critical

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cheerful,
cheery,
glad
[archaic],
sunny

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3 showing a natural kindness and courtesy especially in social situations

although First Lady Lucretia Hayes didn't particularly enjoy her role as White House hostess, she was always affable

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gracious, cordial, affable, genial, sociable mean markedly pleasant and easy in social intercourse. gracious implies courtesy and kindly consideration. the gracious award winner thanked her colleagues cordial stresses warmth and heartiness. our host was cordial as he greeted us affable implies easy approachability and readiness to respond pleasantly to conversation or requests or proposals. though wealthy, she was affable to all genial stresses cheerfulness and even joviality. a genial companion with a ready quip sociable suggests a genuine liking for the companionship of others. sociable people who enjoy entertaining