AFFABLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does affably mean? 

• AFFABLY (adverb)
  The adverb AFFABLY has 1 sense:

1. in an affable manner

  Familiarity information: AFFABLY used as an adverb is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• AFFABLY (adverb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

In an affable manner

Synonyms:

affably; amiably; genially

Context example:

'Come and visit me,' he said amiably

Pertainym:

affable (diffusing warmth and friendliness)

 Context examples 

“It is entirely correct,” answered the magistrate, affably.

(Rodney Stone, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

“Mr. Henry Wood, late of India, I believe,” said Holmes, affably.

(The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

But he greatly relieved my mind by putting a chair for me at the table, and saying, very affably, “Now, six-foot! come on!”

(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)

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.

(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)

"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.

(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)