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Amiable Definition & Meaning

amiable
adjective
  1. disposed to please; "an amiable villain with a cocky sidelong grin"- Hal Hinson
  2. diffusing warmth and friendliness; "an affable smile"; "an amiable gathering"; "cordial relations"; "a cordial greeting"; "a genial host"

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What does amiable mean?
disposed to please; "an amiable villain with a cocky sidelong grin"- Hal Hinson diffusing warmth and friendliness; "an affable smile"; "an amiable gathering"; "cordial relations"; "a cordial greeting"; "a genial host"
What part of speech is amiable?
Amiable is an adjective.
How many definitions does amiable have?
Amiable has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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