Afable in english
Affable
pronunciation: æfəbəl part of speech: adjective
pronunciation: æfəbəl part of speech: adjective
In gestures
afable = approachable ; amiable ; cordial ; tender ; good-natured ; sociable ; forthcoming ; chummy ; affable ; mellow ; mild-mannered ; well-mannered ; genial ; sweet-natured ; good-tempered ; sweet-tempered ; debonair.
Example: Male librarians believed the public's image of themselves to be more submissive, meek, nervous, effeminate, reserved, following, subdued and less approachable, athletic, and attractive than the undergraduate sample actually saw them = Male librarians believed the public's image of themselves to be more submissive, meek, nervous, effeminate, reserved, following, subdued and less approachable, athletic, and attractive than the undergraduate sample actually saw them.Example: 'I can certainly understand your concern,' she ventured, speaking with a certain amiable casualness which she hoped would keep the edge off his annoyance, 'but we're really trying to protect the taxpayer's investment and the library's materials'.Example: The librarian's response should always be cordial and positive in style.Example: A single drawing can have a highly emotional impact and can be effective as either a heavy, bold statement or a tender reminder.Example: The illustrations were projected on a large screen and the children were able to see that it was a locus amoenus and a reflection of the character of the good-natured host.Example: Public libraries have traditionally been places where information can be gathered and exchanged in a sociable atmosphere.Example: In addition, this method is preferable where patrons may be less than forthcoming using another method (e.g., questionnaire) regarding behaviors that would traditionally be frowned upon by librarians = In addition, this method is preferable where patrons may be less than forthcoming using another method (e.g., questionnaire) regarding behaviors that would traditionally be frowned upon by librarians.Example: Within that chummy, insular world of imperial elites, Senator Jaguaribe recoiled in horror at the prospect of a permanent pauper class supported by public funds.Example: After practice, however, the usually affable Jackson looked to be in a fog as he prepared to walk to his locker.Example: People become more 'mellow' in response to negative emotions over their lifetime, research suggests.Example: In 'Killers,' out this Friday in theaters, Katherine Heigl discovers her mild-mannered new husband is secretly a gun-toting spy and learns to kick butt herself.Example: One should avoid giving less effort to the resolution of a problem presented by a calm, well-mannered individual than to those presented by loud, demanding, and persistent pests.Example: This is but brief thanks for providing such ready help and with such genial civility in these testing days of general difficulty.Example: He is a bit simple, but quite sweet-natured.Example: Plato expresses this in his parable of the man in a chariot driving two horses; one is good-tempered, the other evil-tempered, and the charioteer has all the trouble in the world to manage it.Example: She was as pretty as a flower and as sweet-tempered as well.Example: He is well known for his debonair style, raffish good looks and often mischievous joie de vivre.more:
» afable pero sin sinceridad = suave .
Example: Preston Huish smiled approvingly, expressed his thanks, and walked away with suave confidence.» ser afable = be of good nature .
Example: Addames specifies the commodities vendible in Japan, describes the island and the people, who he says are of good nature, courteous above measure = Addames detalla las mercancías comercializables en Japon, describe la isla y su gente y nos dice que son bondadosos e inmensamente corteses.