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Amiableness

The quality of being amiable; amiability.

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Condescension 76% connected

The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

Mellowness 76% connected

Quality or state of being mellow.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Friendliness 76% connected

The condition or quality of being friendly.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

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Amiable 74% connected

Lovable; lovely; pleasing.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Amiable 74% connected

Lovable; lovely; pleasing.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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

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Affability 92% connected

The quality of being affable; readiness to converse; courteousness in receiving others and in conversation; complaisant behavior.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Affableness 92% connected

Affability.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Amiability 92% connected

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

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Bonhomie 92% connected

Alt. of Bonhommie

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Geniality 92% connected

The quality of being genial; sympathetic cheerfulness; warmth of disposition and manners.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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