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Definition of amiably adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
The adverb amiably describes something you do in a friendly way, like when you chat amiably with your neighbor when you're both out walking your dogs. The Latin root of amiably is amicabilis, or "friendly," which in turn comes from the Latin word for "friend," amicus.
What does the adverb amiably mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the adverb amiably , two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
1. a. : friendly, sociable, and congenial. an amiable host. amiable neighbors. b. : generally agreeable. an amiable comedy. 2. archaic : pleasing, admirable. amiability. ˌā-mē-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē. noun. amiableness. ˈā-mē-ə-bəl-nəs. noun. amiably. ˈā-mē-ə-blē. adverb. Did you know? The Roots of Amiable Go Back to Love.
adverb. us / ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bli / uk / ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bli / Add to word list. in a pleasant and friendly way: They were chatting amiably on the phone last night so I assumed everything was okay. Her four children posed and grinned amiably when they saw her about to take a picture. See. amiable. Fewer examples. "Do you need a ride?" he asked amiably.
amiably. adverb. These are words and phrases related to amiably. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of amiably. KINDLY. Synonyms. kindly. benignly. generously. warmheartedly. warmly. softheartedly. affectionately. tenderly. compassionately. gently. charitably. mercifully. sympathetically.
adverb. in a friendly, pleasant, and agreeable manner. The word amiably is derived from amiable, shown below. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. amiable in British English. (ˈeɪmɪəbəl ) adjective. having or displaying a pleasant or agreeable nature; friendly. Collins English Dictionary.
