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affable

[af-uh-buhl] / ˈæf ə bəl /


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Throughout his medical records, I can see glimpses of who my dad is, who he’s always been—a complex soul who can be both affable and combative, cooperative and recalcitrant, depending on his mood.

From Salon

Ushikubo is charming and affable, with a poise that radiates outward.

From Los Angeles Times

In a victim personal statement, the victim's brother, John Blackwood, said she was the "hub of the family... affable, inoffensive" and had many friends.

From BBC

Mr. Carlson, by contrast, can be smooth and affable with an air of perfect respectability.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The honesty box means we can be part of my community - bringing something to them, rather than the business being solely online," says the affable Annabelle.

From BBC