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Affably

usgb/ˈæfəbli/Volume
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Indicates warmth and kindness, often when making a good impression. SlideShe greeted her new neighbors affably, putting them at ease.
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Commonly used to describe courteous social behavior, especially in first meetings or public speaking. SlideThe diplomat spoke affably to the foreign delegates.
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While friendly, it is not overly intimate or suggestive. SlideHe chatted affably with his colleagues during the lunch break.