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Amiable is related to a Latin root meaning what?

amiable

[ay-mee-uh-buhl] / ˈeɪ mi ə bəl /


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That is no longer the case since Ravi, an amiable but steely 58-year-old Harvard graduate, became secretary of the governing board.

From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026

The school’s new superintendent, Michael Borgschulte, an amiable lieutenant general with a Bronze Star and a pearly white set of teeth, steps onto the bandstand.

From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026

For all his amiable composure, Ding has indulged in some hot-dogging.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026

Meanwhile, the sumptuous imagery and amiable pacing of “Wuthering Heights” trounce del Toro’s ghastly slog of a film.

From Salon ● Feb. 23, 2026

Just before Spassky left Reykjavik, Bobby had delivered to the Russian at his hotel an amiable letter and a gift-wrapped camera as a token of friendship.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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