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as in unaffected
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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as in gracious
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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as in hospitable
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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Recent Examples of affable
With the team was Emad Shargi, an affable, handsome Iranian American businessman.
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Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Rick’s bandmates, all around the same age, vary from affable to irascible; the sweetest of them is McDonald’s Sandy, who lives with his mum and seems to look up to Rick as a guy who’s surely got it together.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 29 May 2026
And then there’s the prim and unfriendly Stagg, who doesn’t play well with others, who insists on having the office to himself, and who refuses to let the affable Krick be a part of his reports to Ike and the rest of the generals.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 29 May 2026
As Eli, Didato brings an easygoing, affable charm to the role.
—Mary Damiano, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
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Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Rick’s bandmates, all around the same age, vary from affable to irascible; the sweetest of them is McDonald’s Sandy, who lives with his mum and seems to look up to Rick as a guy who’s surely got it together.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 29 May 2026
And then there’s the prim and unfriendly Stagg, who doesn’t play well with others, who insists on having the office to himself, and who refuses to let the affable Krick be a part of his reports to Ike and the rest of the generals.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 29 May 2026
As Eli, Didato brings an easygoing, affable charm to the role.
—Mary Damiano, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affable
Adjective
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Monitoring and reporting requirements for ETS2 came into force this year and will be unaffected.—
Tasmin Lockwood,
CNBC,
10 Dec. 2025
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Their European dates are unaffected.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
9 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The closet is a nod to British country estates where gracious hosts kept a row of jackets ready for visiting friends.—
John Wogan,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Nov. 2025
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People mean well and are gracious.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
23 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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According to the YouGov poll, the restaurant, known for its Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich and hospitable employees, ranked above others like KFC, Popeye’s and Raising Cane’s.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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There are ways to make your landscape safe and more hospitable for pollinators.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Pasjoli is his more casual French neighborhood bistro.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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This is popular among locals for the casual and laid back atmosphere.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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These dessert bars offer a delightful combination of sweet and salty notes, with a satisfying crunch followed by a pleasant chewiness.—
Amanda Stanfield,
Southern Living,
10 Dec. 2025
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The treatment was pleasant and completely painless—already a winner on my list.—
Maria Goldbach,
Vogue,
10 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The pilot of the world’s most powerful distraction machine is surprisingly mellow.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
4 Dec. 2025
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Everything about her, from her mellow vibe to her love of connection, resembles this Air sign.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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After Silseth, though, the Angels’ relievers did a nice job and the hitters executed in the 10th to push home the winner.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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Gavin theorizes that maybe everything is a little too nice, a little too boring, and Kenny wants some more passion in his relationship.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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Since the Brazilian brand launched in 1962, its simple rubber sandals have become a warm-weather staple, beloved by celebrities and the fashion set for their easygoing nature.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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And with their easygoing approach this year, the WGA, at least, received a $321 million infusion into its health plan.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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“Affable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affable. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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