Affable
Affable adjective - Having a relaxed, casual manner.
Willing and affable are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Willing" instead an adjective "Affable".
Nearby Words: affability, affably
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Both words in one sentence
- Colonel Smith is normally very affable and willing to play along with his soldiers' antics.
Source: Series / Bluestone 42 -
Maria is affable, friendly, and willing to stand up for and with others against anyone.
- Max Walker in Billy Birmingham's 12th Man comedy albums is affable, but willing to commit violent and obscene acts in a misguided effort to get back his position in the commentary team.
Source: Affably Evil / Other
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