affably
intermediateB1/ˈæf.ə.bli/ · af-fa-bly
In a friendly and pleasant manner.
Meanings
In a friendly and pleasant manner.
ایک دوستانہ اور خوشگوار انداز میں۔
دوستانہ طور پر
dostana tor par
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- affably greet
- speak affably
- behave affably
Example Sentences
She affably greeted all her guests at the party.
اس نے پارٹی میں اپنے تمام مہمانوں کو دوستانہ طور پر خوش آمدید کہا۔
Us ne party mein apne tamam mehmanon ko dostana tor par khush aamdeed kaha.
He spoke affably to everyone, making them feel at ease.
اس نے سب سے دوستانہ انداز میں بات کی، جس سے انہیں آرام محسوس ہوا۔
Us ne sab se dostana andaaz mein baat ki, jis se unhein aaraam mehsoos hua.
The manager affably welcomed the new employees into the team.
منیجر نے نئے ملازمین کو ٹیم میں دوستانہ طور پر خوش آمدید کہا۔
Manager ne naye mulazmeen ko team mein dostana tor par khush aamdeed kaha.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'affable' as 'able to be friendly'.
Visualize someone warmly welcoming others with a smile.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت کا جو بھر دے ہر پل خوشبو، ایسے چہرے کی مسکراہٹ افصحا
Mohabbat ka jo bhar de har pal khushboo, aise chehre ki muskurahat afsha.
A smile that fills every moment with fragrance of love, such a face is truly beautiful.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
دوست تو دوست ہوتا ہے
Dost to dost hota hai
A friend is indeed a friend.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "affabilis" — friendly, approachable
First known use: 16th century
The word 'affably' comes from the Latin 'affabilis' which means 'approachable' or 'friendly'. It has been used in English since the late 19th century to describe a manner that is friendly or sociable.