Antonyms for affably

Grammar : Adv

Spell : af-uh-buh l

Phonetic Transcription : ˈæf ə bəl

Definition of affably

Origin : late 15c., from Old French afable (14c.), from Latin affabilis "approachable, courteous, kind, friendly," literally "who can be (easily) spoken to," from affari "to speak to," from ad- "to" (see ad-) + fari "to speak" (see fame (n.)). Related: Affably.

As in courteously : adv civilly
As in politely : adv thoughtfully
As in agreeably : adv willingly, assenting; pleasantly; in keeping

Example sentences :

"I am sorry we are going to part, gentlemen," he said, affably.
Extract from : « Australia Revenged » by Boomerang

“I am glad that you have a friend in him,” said Mrs. Winthrop affably.
Extract from : « David Dunne » by Belle Kanaris Maniates

"Do not be shy of me, monsieur," she encouraged him affably.
Extract from : « Fort Amity » by Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch

"Perfectly all right, Mr. Oak," the blond young man said affably.
Extract from : « A Spaceship Named McGuire » by Gordon Randall Garrett

The lady stared at him steadfastly and smiled to him affably and serenely.
Extract from : « Foma Gordyeff » by Maxim Gorky

"If I can tell you anything about the country I shall be glad," said Weil, affably.
Extract from : « A Black Adonis » by Linn Boyd Porter

"Charlie, you are neglecting a part of your duty," he observed to Drouet most affably.
Extract from : « Sister Carrie » by Theodore Dreiser

"I think I'll come up and sit nearer to you," says Tommy, affably.
Extract from : « April's Lady » by Margaret Wolfe Hungerford

"I knew you were a druggist," said my fellow traveler, affably.
Extract from : « Strictly Business » by O. Henry

"So's I could get in and take a little joy ride with you," said Mr. Crow affably.
Extract from : « Anderson Crow, Detective » by George Barr McCutcheon

Synonyms for affably

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