affably

Example Sentences

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"Fifteen women. Forty people in all," the officer concluded, and then, affably enough, he offered a parting, "good luck".

From BBC • Aug. 5, 2025

“It feels good to have another opportunity,” she told me affably, “to hold the press accountable.”

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2025

The author tagged along in the van, watching as O'Donnell and his team patiently and affably used the skills of social workers to persuade unhoused people to come in for medical treatment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2023

“I am not a fan of Broadway musicals,” he grumped affably over the phone.

From New York Times • Jul. 2, 2021

“Come on, now, Harry, you’ll be late for your next lesson,” said Slughorn affably, snapping the gold clasps shut on his dragon-skin briefcase.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling