amiably

adv

amiably

adv

UK, US /ˈeɪ.mɪə.blɪ/

Etymology From Middle English amyablelich, amyably, equivalent to amiable + -ly. Piecewise doublet of amicably.

1

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:

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