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amiable manner

[/ˈeɪmiəbəl ˈmænər/]
noun phrasepl: amiable manners
modo amável
1. A friendly, pleasant, and good-natured way of behaving or conducting oneself
She greeted everyone with an amiable manner that made them feel welcome.
Ela cumprimentou todos com um modo amável que os fez sentir-se bem-vindos.
2. A disposition or demeanor characterized by warmth and sociability
His amiable manner helped him make friends easily.
Seu modo amável o ajudou a fazer amigos facilmente.
Synonyms
friendly demeanorpleasant dispositioncordial manneraffable behaviorgenial bearing
Antonyms
hostile mannerunfriendly demeanordisagreeable behaviorgruff mannersurly attitude

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
modo amável
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
jeito amigável
Alternative colloquial expression
Portugal
forma amável
Slightly more formal variant preferred in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

win friends with an amiable manner
put on an amiable manner
greet with amiable manner
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