NYT Dictionary
AMIABLE
/ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/AdjectiveA-mi-a-blea-mi-a-ble · 4 syllablesGrade 8
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023
Meaning
Friendly; kind; sweet; gracious.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English amyable, from Old French amiable, from Late Latin amīcābilis (“friendly”), from Latin amīcus (“friend”), from amō (“love”, verb). The meaning has been influenced by French amiable and Latin amābilis (“loveable”) (whence English aimable and amable). Doublet of amicable. Compare with amorous, amability.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: