English Explanatory Dictionary

amiable

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Friendly; kind; sweet; gracious
  2. Of a pleasant and likeable nature; kind-hearted; easy to like

Pronunciation

/ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/ /ˈæ.mi.ə.bəl/ en-au-amiable.ogg

Word forms

amiable more amiable most amiable

Etymology

From Middle English amyable, from Old French amiable, from Late Latin amīcābilis (“friendly”), from Latin amīcus (“friend”), from amō (“love”, verb). The meaning has been influenced by French amiable and Latin amābilis (“loveable”) (whence English aimable and amable). Doublet of amicable. Compare with amorous, amability.

Synonyms

likable

Related words

amicable amity

Derived words

amiability amiableness amiably inamiable unamiable
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