amiability

English

Etymology

From amiable +‎ -ability.[1]

Pronunciation
  • (US) IPA(key): /eɪ.mi.ʌˈbɪl.ə.ti/
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Noun

amiability (usually uncountable, plural amiabilities)

  1. Friendliness, especially easy approachability owing to a cheerful and pleasant disposition.

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References
  1. “amiability, n.”, in OED Online Paid subscription required⁠, Oxford, Oxfordshire: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
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