What does affably mean?
Affably means in an affable manner.
Affably
/ˈæfəbli/ · adverb
Meaning
in an affable manner.
Example Sentences
This fact shows our British independence and honest feeling—our higher orders are not such mere haughty aristocrats as the ignorant represent them: on the contrary, if a man have money they will hold out their hands to him, eat his dinners, dance at his balls, marry his daughters, or give their own lovely girls to his sons, as affably as your commonest roturier would do.
Synonyms for affably
Antonyms for affably
Related Words
Word Forms
- more affably
- most affably
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for affably?
Common synonyms include genially, amiably.
What is the opposite of affably?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use affably in a sentence?
This fact shows our British independence and honest feeling—our higher orders are not such mere haughty aristocrats as the ignorant represent them: on the contrary, if a man have money they will hold out their hands to him, eat his dinners, dance at his balls, marry his daughters, or give their own lovely girls to his sons, as affably as your commonest roturier would do.
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