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amiable

[ey-mee-uh-buhl] / ˈeɪ mi ə bəl /


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This is a film that serves a purpose, and Jones’ amiable writing and Aramayo’s engaging performance dredge up just enough sentimentality while keeping the movie from seeming overly instructive.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

It takes only a moment or two for him to establish each figure’s unique traits, from the amiable to the exasperating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The previous head of the partnership, Kathy Wylde, held the position for 25 years and was an amiable voice for the city’s business community.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

“I can afford to say no to movies I don’t respond to, even if it’s a big paycheck attached,” he says with an amiable shrug.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

On the afternoon of September 10, driving out of Cut Bank after buying some parts for a malfunctioning combine, he pulled over for a hitchhiker, an amiable kid who said his name was Alex McCandless.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer




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