affably
Example Sentences
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In this book, journalist Cal Flyn asks — more affably, but with equal intensity — “What is a wilderness?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
"Fifteen women. Forty people in all," the officer concluded, and then, affably enough, he offered a parting, "good luck".
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2025
“I am not a fan of Broadway musicals,” he grumped affably over the phone.
From New York Times ● Jul. 2, 2021
This charity has had its legitimacy called into question several times, and each time Bohms has defended it affably.
From Salon ● Dec. 9, 2020
“Good night to you,” said Sir Ector affably, when the old lady recovered herself enough to drop him a curtsey.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
