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- [ey-mee-uh-buh l]
- /ˈeɪ mi ə bəl/
- /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ey-mee-uh-buh l]
- /ˈeɪ mi ə bəl/
Definitions of amiability word
- uncountable noun amiability Amiability is the quality of being friendly and pleasant. 3
- adjective amiability having or showing pleasant, good-natured personal qualities; affable: an amiable disposition. 1
- adjective amiability friendly; sociable: an amiable greeting; an amiable gathering. 1
- adjective amiability agreeable; willing to accept the wishes, decisions, or suggestions of another or others. 1
- adjective amiability Obsolete. lovable or lovely. 1
- noun amiability The quality of having a friendly and pleasant manner; geniality. 1
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Origin of amiability
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English < Middle French < Late Latin amīcābilis amicable
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Parts of speech for Amiability
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amiability popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for amiability
noun amiability
- geniality — warmly and pleasantly cheerful; cordial: a genial disposition; a genial host.
- amenity — Amenities are things such as shopping centres or sports facilities that are provided for people's convenience, enjoyment, or comfort.
- agreeable — If something is agreeable, it is pleasant and you enjoy it.
- congeniality — agreeable, suitable, or pleasing in nature or character: congenial surroundings.
- cordiality — warmth of feeling
Antonyms for amiability
noun amiability
- aloofness — the quality or state of being aloof, distant, or reserved; indifference: His girlfriend's recent aloofness may be a sign that the relationship is over.
- coldness — having a relatively low temperature; having little or no warmth: cold water; a cold day.
- coolness — moderately cold; neither warm nor cold: a rather cool evening.
- unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
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