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Synonyms & Similar Words
affability
agreeability
amiability
benevolence
charm
congeniality
cordiality
courtesy
delightfulness
friendliness
geniality
gentleness
goodness
graciousness
hospitality
kindness
likeability
likability
loveliness
pleasantness
sociability
sweetness
warmth
winniness
approachability
attractiveness
chattiness
civility
complaisance
cordialness
courtesy
decorum
elegance
familiarity
generosity
gentility
goodnaturedness
graciousness
obligingness
politeness
refinement
suavity
tactfulness
thoughtfulness
urbanity
vivacity
Meaning of Amiability
The quality of being pleasant and friendly
Definitions
- The quality of being pleasant, friendly, and likeable
- * A characteristic of a person that makes them enjoyable to be around
Etymology of Amiability
The word "Amiability" comes from the Latin "amialis," meaning "friendly" or "lovable," which is derived from "amare," meaning "to love"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe someone or something that is pleasant and enjoyable to be around
Example Uses
- Her amiability made her a popular guest at parties
- * The hotel staff's amiability and helpfulness made our stay very enjoyable
- * The amiability of the town's residents made us feel welcome
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
unpleasantness
disagreeability
unfriendliness
unkindness
hostility
rudeness
coldness
aloofness
standoffishness
haughtiness
arrogance
condescension
curtness
brusqueness
sullenness
sourness
gruffness
grumpiness
irritability
testiness
cantankerousness
crankiness
peevishness
pettiness
quarrelsomeness
rancorousness
resentfulness
spitefulness
uncooperativeness
unhelpfulness