amiably

/ˈeɪmiəbli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈeɪmiəbli/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈā-mē-ə-blē/ (ame, mw)

amiably — adverb

1. in a warm, cheerful way that shows kindness and a genuine wish to be pleasant to

1.副詞B2
釋義

in a warm, cheerful way that shows kindness and a genuine wish to be pleasant toward other people

例句

The elderly shopkeeper smiled amiably at every customer who walked through the door.

manner adverb after verb: smiled amiably

Chen chatted amiably with the other parents while waiting for the school play to begin.

intransitive verb + amiably + with + noun phrase

同義詞
  • cheerfully

    focuses on a bright, positive mood rather than warmth toward others

  • genially

    slightly more formal, suggests kindly warmth with a touch of dignity

  • cordially

    formal register, emphasises polite warmth in official or social settings

  • affably

    suggests easy, good-natured friendliness that makes others feel comfortable

反義詞
  • rudely

    direct opposite — shows deliberate unfriendliness or lack of manners

  • coldly

    implies emotional distance rather than active hostility

文法句型

verb + amiably

amiably + verb

常見錯誤

❌He spoke to me amiable.
✅He spoke to me amiably.
💡'amiable' is an adjective; the adverb form 'amiably' is needed to modify a verb.
❌They settled the argument amiably.
✅They settled the argument amicably.
💡'Amiably' means in a friendly manner; 'amicably' means in a peaceful, non-hostile way, especially when resolving a disagreement.