Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: amiably
IPA transcription: ['eɪmiəbli]
r meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: affably, amiably, genially
    Meaning: in an affable manner; "`Come and visit me,' he said amiably"
Usage examples
  • "Bless you, that's all right," said Miss Sarah amiably.
  • "Oh, don't speak of it," laughed Mrs. Rockerbilt, amiably.
  • "A nice clodhopper you are!" he said amiably to his own reflection, and passed on, smiling.
  • Mr Fledgeby was thus amiably engaged when a step was heard at the outer door, and the door was heard to open hastily.
  • Mr Vladimir, affecting not to listen, leaned towards the couch, talking amiably in subdued tones, but he heard the Assistant Commissioner say: