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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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- amicable,
- clever
- [dialect],
- cordial,
- friendly,
- neighborly
- attractive,
- delightful,
- enjoyable,
- likable
- (or likeable)
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- boorish,
- discourteous,
- ill-mannered,
- impolite,
- inconsiderate,
- rude,
- surly,
- uncivil,
- unkind,
- unmannerly,
- unsociable
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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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The first known use of affable was in the 15th century
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