amiability

English

Etymology

From amiable +‎ -ability.[1] Piecewise doublet of amicability.

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /eɪ.mi.ʌˈbɪl.ə.ti/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Noun

amiability (usually uncountable, plural amiabilities)

  1. Friendliness, especially easy approachability owing to a cheerful and pleasant disposition.
    Her warmth and amiability made her popular among colleagues.
    He greeted everyone with his usual amiability.
    • 1923, Ernest Bramah [pseudonym; Ernest Brammah Smith], “(please specify the page)”, in The Eyes of Max Carrados, London: Grant Richards, →OCLC:
      The lady looked from one to the other with smiling amiability.

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  1. ^ “amiability, n.”, in OED Online Paid subscription required⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
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