amiable
UK[ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl]US[ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl]
adj
having or displaying a friendly, pleasant, and agreeable manner.
adj
generally agreeable or acceptable.
Morpheme Breakdown
ami
able
ami
love
able
capable of
Etymology
the word 'amiable' traces its lineage to the latin verb 'amare', meaning 'to love'. it entered english via old french 'amiable', which itself derived from late latin 'amicabilis', meaning 'friendly'. the suffix '-able', from latin '-abilis', denotes a quality or capacity, thus the literal construction yields 'capable of being loved' or 'lovable'. over time, the meaning softened from 'lovable' to the more general modern sense of 'friendly' and 'pleasant in disposition', reflecting a shift from describing an object of affection to describing a disposition that inspires goodwill.
Analysis
Structure: ami (love) + able (capable of)
ami (from latin 'amare', meaning 'to love'); able (from latin suffix '-abilis', indicating capability or worthiness).
Examples
she has an amiable personality that makes her well-liked by everyone.
we had an amiable conversation over a cup of coffee.
the negotiations concluded in an amiable agreement between the two parties.