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amiable |
/ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bl ̩/ adjective describes a person or their behaviour that is pleasant and friendly He seemed an amiable young man. So amiable was the mood of the meeting that a decision was soon reached.
amiably /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bli/ adverb They were chatting quite amiably on the phone last night so I assumed everything was okay.
amiability /ˌeɪ.mi.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ /-ə.t ̬i/ noun [ U ] I hate all that false amiability that goes on at parties. |
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attractive |
/əˈtræk.tɪv/ adjective very pleasing in appearance or sound, or causing interest or pleasure a very attractive young woman I find him very attractive (= He attracts me sexually) . attractive countryside an attractive colour scheme Spending 12 hours on a plane isn't a very attractive (= pleasant) prospect. an attractive offer (= an offer with benefits for me) We need to make the club attractive to a wider range of people.
attractively /əˈtræk.tɪv.li/ adverb She always dresses very attractively. Their house is attractively decorated.
attractiveness /əˈtræk.tɪv.nəs/ noun [ U ] her attractiveness to men High mortgage rates have decreased the attractiveness of house-owning. |
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affable |
/ˈæf.ə.bl ̩/ adjective friendly and easy to talk to He struck me as an affable sort of a man. She was quite affable at the meeting.
affability /ˌæf.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ /-ə.t ̬i/ noun [ U ] formal affably /ˈæf.ə.bli/ adverb He greeted us affably. |
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chubby |
/ˈtʃʌb.i/ adjective (especially of children) fat in a pleasant and attractive way chubby legs chubby cheeks chubbiness /ˈtʃʌb.ɪ.nəs/ noun [ U ] |
