Antonyms for amiable

Grammar : Adj

Spell : ey-mee-uh-buhl

Phonetic Transcription : ˈeɪ mi ə bəl

Definition of amiable

Origin : mid-14c., from Old French amiable, from Late Latin amicabilis "friendly," from amicus "friend," related to amare "to love" (see Amy). The form confused in Old French with amable "lovable," from Latin amare. Reborrowed later in proper Latin form as amicable.

adj friendly, agreeable

Example sentences :

We all, indeed, once thought your temper soft and amiable: but why was it?
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

I was as amiable as possible on the occasion, but all in vain.
Extract from : « Lady Susan » by Jane Austen

Who could be so brutal as to blame so amiable, so candid a creature?
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

The amiable Mr. Cross allowed the foot to be raised into the boy's lap.
Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic

So this amiable lunacy had its bearing on the economy of life!
Extract from : « Tiverton Tales » by Alice Brown

On the contrary, he was able to play the innocent and to adopt an amiable rle.
Extract from : « Casanova's Homecoming » by Arthur Schnitzler

She had what they called an amiable temper, an affectionate temper.
Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens

I am playful; playfulness is a part of my amiable character.
Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens

My amiable companion was tall, slight, and elegant, but not strong.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

The balloon was then to the right of the station, and far from the amiable station-master.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

Synonyms for amiable

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