Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

amiability

/eɪ.mi.ʌˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.71 in modern English

Syllables: ami-a-bil-i-ty
IPA: /eɪ.mi.ʌˈbɪl.ə.ti/

17

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

6

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Friendliness, especially easy approachability owing to a cheerful and pleasant disposition.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Her warmth and amiability made her popular among colleagues."
"He greeted everyone with his usual amiability."
"The lady looked from one to the other with smiling amiability."

Etymology

From amiable + -ability. Piecewise doublet of amicability.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: amiable

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /eɪ.mi.ʌˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

amiabilities (plural)

Derived Forms

unamiability

Frequently Paired Words

amiable amiableness amiably

Synonyms

affability amiableness amicability approachability cordiality douceur friendliness affableness bonhomie geniality

Rhymes With

responsibility utility availability capability mobility flexibility reliability fertility hostility volatility nobility feasibility

Questions

How do you pronounce amiability?: The recorded pronunciation is /eɪ.mi.ʌˈbɪl.ə.ti/.
What does amiability mean?: Friendliness, especially easy approachability owing to a cheerful and pleasant disposition.
Where does amiability come from?: From amiable + -ability. Piecewise doublet of amicability.

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