amiable

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

disposed to please; - Hal Hinson
- "an amiable villain with a cocky sidelong grin"
diffusing warmth and friendliness
- "an amiable gathering"

Adj

Friendly; kind; sweet; gracious
Of a pleasant and likeable nature; kind-hearted; easy to like

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English amyable, from Old French amiable, from Late Latin amīcābilis (“friendly”), from Latin amīcus (“friend”), from amō (“love”, verb). The meaning has been influenced by French amiable and Latin amābilis (“loveable”) (whence English aimable and amable). Doublet of amicable. Compare with amorous, amability.

Synonyms

affable, cordial, genial, good-humored, good-humoured, likable

Scrabble Score: 11

amiable is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
amiable is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
amiable is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

amiable is a valid Words With Friends word