Affability and Irascibility
Opposite meaning words
Affability
Affability noun - The state or quality of having a pleasant or agreeable manner in socializing with others.
Usage example: First Lady Dolley Madison was beloved by the nation for her affability toward people from all walks of life
Irascibility is an antonym for affability.
Irascibility
Irascibility noun - Readiness to show annoyance or impatience.
Usage example: his natural irascibility tends to make people leave him alone
Affability is an antonym for irascibility.
Nearby Word: irascible
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Irascibility and Affability. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/affability/irascibility
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Irascibility or Affability. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/affability/irascibility.
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