affably

[US]/'æfəbli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. sa paraang mapagkaibigan at madaling lapitan; kaaya-aya; nang may init at pagkakaibigan.

Example Sentences

He greeted us affably with a warm smile.

Nang may pagiging palakaibigan siyang bumati sa amin nang may mainit na ngiti.

She always interacts with her colleagues affably.

Palagi niyang kausap ang kanyang mga kasamahan nang may pagiging palakaibigan.

The manager handled the customer complaint affably.

Hinawakan ng manager ang reklamo ng customer nang may pagiging palakaibigan.

The host welcomed the guests affably.

Buong pagtanggap ang pagbati ng host sa mga bisita.

She spoke affably to the new recruits.

Nang may pagiging palakaibigan siyang nakipag-usap sa mga bagong recruits.

The teacher always deals with students' questions affably.

Palagiang hinaharap ng guro ang mga tanong ng mga estudyante nang may pagiging palakaibigan.

He responded affably to the interviewer's questions.

Nang may pagiging palakaibigan siyang sumagot sa mga tanong ng interbyuwer.

The shop owner always serves customers affably.

Palagiang nagsisilbi ang may-ari ng tindahan sa mga customer nang may pagiging palakaibigan.

The team leader communicates affably with team members.

Nakikipag-ugnayan nang may pagiging palakaibigan ang lider ng team sa mga miyembro ng team.

The receptionist greeted visitors affably.

Nang may pagiging palakaibigan bumati ang receptionist sa mga bisita.

Real-world Examples

Is there any other point which you would like to ask about? asked the convict affably.

Source: The Sign of the Four

Holmes advanced affably, and shook an unresponsive hand.

Source: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: New Cases (Volume 1)

But Robinson he invited most affably to descend into the cabin, to partake of muffins and crumpets.

Source: Peter Rabbit and His Friends (Part 2)

" Come on, now, Harry, you'll be late for your next lesson, " said Slughorn affably, snapping the gold clasps shut on his dragonskin briefcase.

Source: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Mac looked pleased and leaned forward, saying more affably, " Name it, and be sure I'll grant it if I can" .

Source: Blooming Roses (Part 1)

Baron Rothschild's private secretary, a large-nosed Jew in tight boots, affably beamed upon the world, as if his master's name crowned him with a golden halo.

Source: "Little Women" original version

They were shaking hands, affably on the one side and rather sulkily on the other, when Riccardo hastily exclaimed: " I am afraid Signora Bolla is not well" !

Source: The Gadfly (Original Version)

" Pretty well, thanks to Aunt March, who lets Esther talk to me as often as I like, " replied Amy, with a grateful look, which caused the old lady to smile affably.

Source: Little Women (Bilingual Edition)

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