affability
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For all his affability, there was also a more forbidding side to Wood as a businessman.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
As host, Billy Crystal brought his impeccable comic timing and easy affability to the stage, making the grand gala feel as cozy as a backyard barbecue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
Lawrence has found a character formula viewers find appealing, and Carell’s affability sells Greg’s stumbles, even ones pulled from the annals of early aughts bro comedies.
From Salon ● Apr. 5, 2026
"There is an affability about him, but he's also not afraid of stirring the pot. He's very authentic and has a big personality without necessarily dominating the space."
From BBC ● May 14, 2025
“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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