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Meaning of AFFABILITY

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
 
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 Synonyms: affableness, amiability, amiableness, bonhomie, geniality
 
 See Also: friendliness, sweetness and light

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Af`fa*bil"i*ty\, n. [L. affabilitas: cf. F.
affabilit['e].]
The quality of being affable; readiness to converse;
courteousness in receiving others and in conversation;
complaisant behavior.
      Affability is of a wonderful efficacy or power in
      procuring love.                          --Elyot
 

 

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