affable

/ˈa-fə-bəl/

Middle English affabyl, borrowed from Anglo-French affable, borrowed from Latin affābilis, from affārī "to speak to, address" (from ad- ad-fārī "to speak") + -bilis "capable of (being acted upon)"

adjective

  1. being pleasant and at ease in talking to others

  2. characterized by ease and friendliness

an affable host

gracious cordial affable genial sociable mean markedly pleasant and easy in social intercourse. gracious implies courtesy and kindly consideration. cordial stresses warmth and heartiness.