affable

Example Sentences

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The officer wrote that the famously affable Garrett was “kind and cooperative,” and that drugs and alcohol were not a factor.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

According to the affable 38-year-old, ultra-violent or supernatural stories -- from Netflix's "Stranger Things" to gaming favourite "Resident Evil" -- work as a sort of pressure valve.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

It wasn’t just her sharp comic timing and knack for uniquely memorable character work that made her stand out, but her undeniably affable presence.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026

The pair, whose friendship appears genuine and was demonstrated by their japes throughout the match, shared an affable embrace at the net.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

The enigma then was explained: this affable and kind little widow was no great dame; but a dependent like myself.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë