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Amiable

Lovable; lovely; pleasing.

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Friendly 84% connected

Having the temper and disposition of a friend; disposed to promote the good of another; kind; favorable.

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Friendly 84% connected

Having the temper and disposition of a friend; disposed to promote the good of another; kind; favorable.

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Good-natured 84% connected

Naturally mild in temper; not easily provoked.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Good-natured 84% connected

Naturally mild in temper; not easily provoked.

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Amiability 74% connected

The quality of being amiable; amiableness; sweetness of disposition.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Amiability 74% connected

The quality of being amiable; amiableness; sweetness of disposition.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Amiableness 74% connected

The quality of being amiable; amiability.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Amiableness 74% connected

The quality of being amiable; amiability.

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Amity 74% connected

Friendship, in a general sense, between individuals, societies, or nations; friendly relations; good understanding; as, a treaty of amity and commerc…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Amity 74% connected

Friendship, in a general sense, between individuals, societies, or nations; friendly relations; good understanding; as, a treaty of amity and commerc…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

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Affable 92% connected

Easy to be spoken to or addressed; receiving others kindly and conversing with them in a free and friendly manner; courteous; sociable.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Cordial 92% connected

Proceeding from the heart.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Genial 92% connected

Same as Genian.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Good-humored 92% connected

Having a cheerful spirit and demeanor; good-tempered. See Good-natured.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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