Antonyms for amiability


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ey-mee-uh-buhl
Phonetic Transcription : ˈeɪ mi ə bəl


Definition of amiability

Origin :
  • 1807; see amiable + -ity. Amiableness is recorded from 1530s.
  • noun pleasant and friendly
Example sentences :
  • "Sure, I understand," Garson replied, with an amiability equal to the Inspector's own.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • He is a remarkable cat, noted particularly for his intelligence and amiability.
  • Extract from : « Concerning Cats » by Helen M. Winslow
  • She would run herself into amiability and then stop, but not before.
  • Extract from : « The Night Riders » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • This declaration of Mr. Garth's veracity was not conducive to amiability.
  • Extract from : « The Shadow of a Crime » by Hall Caine
  • Mr. Caryll, the picture of amiability, smiled between spoonfuls.
  • Extract from : « The Lion's Skin » by Rafael Sabatini
  • As he came up his foxy eyes were alight with what he intended for a grin of amiability.
  • Extract from : « The Golden Woman » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • There were two medals in the school, one for spelling, the other for amiability.
  • Extract from : « Mark Twain, A Biography, 1835-1910, Complete » by Albert Bigelow Paine
  • I have counted on your amiability, your chivalry—too far, perhaps?
  • Extract from : « The Early Short Fiction of Edith Wharton, Part 1 (of 10) » by Edith Wharton
  • Connick was grinning, but under his amiability his tones were decisive.
  • Extract from : « The Rainy Day Railroad War » by Holman Day
  • The minister relaxed to a smile at John's amiability, and John smiled on me.
  • Extract from : « John Splendid » by Neil Munro

Synonyms for amiability

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