affable

Example Sentences

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Aspiring to emulate a talkshow host who has a reputation for being affable rather than for setting pulses racing is perhaps an unusual ambition for a gaming studio.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

He said he’s not building Skynet — the artificial intelligence that brings about the end of days in the “Terminator” films — but something similar to Jarvis, Iron Man’s affable computer assistant.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 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

When an affable and ambitious broker from Bear Stearns moved in down the hall, he found a partner to help launch the first chapter of a legendary career.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

Tomard was a solid man,- affable, loyal, tireless, capable in a limited way, but he was near fifty, and even in his youth he had never been energetic.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin