affable
UK: ˈæf.ə.bəl | US: ˈæf.ə.bəl
adj. friendly, warm, and easy to talk to
adj. pleasantly polite and approachable
affable = af<to> + fab<speak> + le<adjective suffix>
- af- (variant of Latin ad-, meaning "to")
- fab- (from Latin fari, meaning "to speak")
- -le (Latin -bilis, adjective-forming suffix indicating capability)
Etymology Origin:
Derived from Latin affabilis ("approachable, courteous"), combining ad- ("to") + fari ("to speak"). The word originally described someone easy to converse with, reflecting the social virtue of approachability in Roman culture. Over time, it retained its core meaning of warmth and friendliness in English.
The professor was affable, often chatting with students after lectures.
Her affable demeanor made her popular among colleagues.
Despite his fame, the actor remained surprisingly affable.
The host’s affable nature put the nervous guests at ease.
An affable salesperson can build trust with customers quickly.