Affable
Affable adjective - Showing a natural kindness and courtesy especially in social situations.
Usage example: although First Lady Lucretia Hayes didn't particularly enjoy her role as White House hostess, she was always affable
Benignant and affable are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Benignant" instead an adjective "Affable".
Nearby Words: affability, affably
Benignant
Benignant adjective - Having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others.
Usage example: a benignant understanding of the daily struggles of the economically disadvantaged
Affable and benignant are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Affable" instead an adjective "Benignant".
Nearby Word: benign
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