amiably en · ADV
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈeɪ.mɪə.blɪ/ (UK, US)
Etymology
From Middle English amyablelich, amyably, equivalent to amiable + -ly. Piecewise doublet of amicably.
Meanings
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In an amiable manner; in a friendly or pleasant manner.
'You're right so far,' agreed the pastor amiably.
1956 [1880], Johanna Spyri, Heidi, translation of original by Eileen Hall, page 53:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more amiably | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most amiably | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Translations (7)
pt amigavelmente (in an amiable manner) · es amablemente (in an amiable manner) · hy սիրալիր (in an amiable manner) · sv vänligt (in an amiable manner) · it amabilmente (in an amiable manner) · pt afavelmente (in an amiable manner) · ca amablement (in an amiable manner)