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affability Meaning & Definition

/ˌæfəˈbɪlɪti/

What Does Affability Mean?

Affability is used as a noun meaning The state or quality of being affable, friendly, or approachable.

Quick Facts About Affability

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation//ˌæfəˈbɪlɪti//
Syllables1
Synonymsgeniality, amiability and bonhomie
Antonymsunaffability
Pluralaffabilities

Affability Definition (Noun)

  1. The state or quality of being affable, friendly, or approachable.

Synonyms of Affability

Affability synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Affability

Affability in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

affability (countable and uncountable, plural affabilities)

Origin of Affability

From affable + -ity.

Pronouncing Affability

The standard pronunciation of affability is //ˌæfəˈbɪlɪti//, spoken in 1 syllable.

Common Questions About Affability

What part of speech is affability?

Affability is a noun.

What is another word for affability?

Words with a similar meaning to affability include geniality, amiability and bonhomie. See the full list of affability synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of affability?

The opposite of affability is unaffability.

What is the plural of affability?

The plural of affability is affabilities.

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