affability

Example Sentences

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In a body consisting of citizen-lawmakers, his chatty, unceremonious affability owes something to the day job he held for many years as owner of a handful of gas stations in the Washington area.

From Washington Post

But even some Republicans express a grudging admiration for the governor’s affability and his willingness to show up in parts of the state where his support is minimal.

From New York Times

Ms. Haley may have a stronger résumé, but Mr. Scott’s unceasing affability has a power all its own.

From New York Times

He refused to don a tie and sports jacket, let alone a suit, and his everyday attire of shorts and jogging shoes or flip-flops gave him a certain rakish affability.

From Washington Post

A friendly host, he moves between affability and gentle needling.

From New York Times