AMIABLE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for AMIABLE?

Need another word that means the same as “amiable”? Find 7 synonyms and 30 related words for “amiable” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Amiable” are: good-humored, good-humoured, affable, cordial, genial, friendly, amicable

Amiable as an Adjective

Definitions of "Amiable" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “amiable” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.
• Disposed to please- Hal Hinson.
• Disposed to please.
• Diffusing warmth and friendliness.

Synonyms of "Amiable" as an adjective (7 Words)

affable	Diffusing warmth and friendliness. An affable and agreeable companion.
amicable	Characterized by friendliness and absence of discord. An amicable settlement of the dispute.
cordial	Diffusing warmth and friendliness. Cordial relations.
friendly	Easy to understand or use. Friendly rivalry between the two schools.
genial	Friendly and cheerful. The genial sunshine.
good-humored	Disposed to please- Hal Hinson.
good-humoured	Disposed to please- Hal Hinson.

Usage Examples of "Amiable" as an adjective

• An amiable gathering.
• The amiable young man greeted me enthusiastically.
• An amiable villain with a cocky sidelong grin.

Associations of "Amiable" (30 Words)

affable	Diffusing warmth and friendliness. An affable smile.
affection	A positive feeling of liking. He won a place in her affections.
amity	A state of friendship and cordiality. The presence of French troops in Scotland had produced hostility rather than amity.
condescendingly	With condescension; in a patronizing manner. He treats his secretary condescendingly.
cordial	Sincerely or intensely felt. A cordial greeting.
cordiality	A cordial disposition.
courteous	Characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners. If a man be gracious and courteous to strangers it shows he is a citizen of the world.
courtesy	A courteous or respectful or considerate remark. A courtesy car.
decent	Decently clothed. There s a few decent players in the team.
favor	A feeling of favorable regard. The outcome was in his favor.
favorable	Tending to promote or facilitate. Made a favorable impression.
friendly	(of a game or match) not forming part of a serious competition. A consumer friendly policy.
genial	Agreeable, conducive to comfort. A genial host.
gentle	Make or become gentle. A gentle reprimand.
gracious	Showing the elegance and comfort brought by wealth or high social status. The accession of Her present gracious Majesty.
hearty	Without reservation. He sang in a hearty baritone.
honest	Used to persuade someone of the truth of something. An honest working stiff.
humble	(of an action or thought) offered with or affected by a modest estimate of one’s importance. My humble apologies.
kind	Tolerant and forgiving under provocation. Hot summer pavements are anything but kind to the feet.
kindly	Pleasant and agreeable. Would you kindly explain what you re talking about.
merciful	(of an event) coming as a mercy; bringing someone relief from something unpleasant. William did not believe in being merciful to those who fought against him.
mild	Humble in spirit or manner suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness. Fortunately the pain was mild.
modest	Relatively moderate, limited, or small. Too modest to wear his medals.
outspoken	Frank in stating one’s opinions, especially if they are shocking or controversial. He has been outspoken in his criticism.
polite	Not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others- W.S. Maugham. Polite society.
sincere	Open and genuine; not deceitful. They offer their sincere thanks to Paul.
truthful	Conforming to truth. Astonishingly truthful acting.
unassuming	Not arrogant or presuming. He was an unassuming and kindly man.
unpretentious	Lacking pretension or affectation. An unpretentious country church.
veracious	Precisely accurate. A veracious account.