affably

IPA/ˈæfəbli/
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affably — adverb

1. in a warm, good-natured way that puts people at ease and makes conversation feel

1.副詞B2
釋義

in a warm, good-natured way that puts people at ease and makes conversation feel natural

例句

Amara greeted each guest affably at the door with a warm smile.

collocation: greet affably

The shopkeeper chatted affably about the weather while wrapping Kenji's purchase.

collocation: chat affably

同義詞
  • amiably

    stresses good-natured agreeableness more than warmth

  • genially

    implies cheerful friendliness, often associated with an older or fatherly manner

  • cordially

    more formal; often used for official welcomes and invitations

反義詞
  • coldly

    showing no warmth or friendliness at all

  • curtly

    rudely brief and dismissive

用法筆記

More formal than 'in a friendly way' and less common in everyday speech. Typically appears in written descriptions and narrative prose rather than casual conversation.

常見錯誤

❌He behaved very affable with the new neighbours.
✅He behaved very affably with the new neighbours.
💡'affable' is the adjective form; use 'affably' (the adverb) to describe how an action is done.