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affability

[af-uh-bil-i-tee] / ˌæf əˈbɪl ɪ ti /


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I don’t know Justice Thomas, but all who do attest to the man’s cheerfulness and affability.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 22, 2026

His affability was undeniable, largely because Candy was as kindhearted and authentic in real life as he was onscreen.

From Salon Oct. 12, 2025

Gary was a lawyer whose affability never offended off the court, but on the court I found him pushy.

From Los Angeles Times May 23, 2025

And Johnson, who devotes “two to four hours a week” to his project, has just the right mix of passion and affability to nudge labels in the right direction.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2024

“Not if I can help it. This occasion shall not entirely pass without that affability on your part.—May I, as an old friend and well-wisher? May I?”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens




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