NYT Dictionary

AFFABLY

/ˈæfəbli/
AdverbAF-fa-blyaf-fa-bly · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025, 2026

Meaning

in an affable manner

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English affable Middle English -ly English -ly English affably From affable + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

amiablygeniallycheerfullyfairgraciouslykindlypleasantly

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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