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affable

IPA pronunciation: /ˈæf.ə.bəl/

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Russian meaning

Приветливый, любезный

English definition

Friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.

Example

The department head is renowned for her affable demeanor toward undergraduates.

Collocations

affable manner
affable smile
disarmingly affable

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