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Synonyms for amiably

in an affable manner

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"I hope you are listening, Miss Minora," said Irais in the amiably polite tone she assumes whenever she speaks to that young person.
Jo, laughed, and Meg sharply ordered her not to talk, then amiably promised to make her hair curl, and fell asleep to dream of living in her castle in the air.
She looked down as she said this, amiably bashful, with only one side glance at her companion to observe its effect on her.
When he said, "Who giveth this woman to be married to this man?" the old gentlemen, not in the least knowing what point of the ceremony we had arrived at, stood most amiably beaming at the ten commandments.
She spoke amiably, yet with the least hint of dismissal in her voice.
As bright-eyed as ever, as serene, and as untidy, she would say, "Well, Caddy, child, and how do you do to-day?" And then would sit amiably smiling and taking no notice of the reply or would sweetly glide off into a calculation of the number of letters she had lately received and answered or of the coffee-bearing power of Borrioboola-Gha.
Remarkable fact: that whole crowd, so tumultuous but a few moments before, now waited amiably on the word of the comedian; which proves the eternal truth, still experienced every day in our theatres, that the best means of making the public wait patiently is to assure them that one is about to begin instantly.
Nastasia, however, smiled amiably; but Varia did not try to look amiable, and kept her gloomy expression.
Whittingham Despite the conversation starting amiably, Whittingham became abusive and as the flight continued he turned violent and erratic towards other passengers and cabin crew members.
Some predisposing factors for promotion comprise a solid performance record, including evidence of one's contribution in their existing role, ability to lead others effectively, ambition to grow and rise in one's career, potential to handle challenges associated with the role to which one is to be promoted, ability to deal with stakeholders amiably, and adherence to organisational values.
Based on the real-life story of shanty-singing Cornish fishermen who brought home a record deal, this amiably enjoyable and warmhearted British musical comedy-drama was as unexpected a hit in the cinemas as their songs were in the charts.
May the Almighty rest his soul in eternal peace.' Amiably referred to as JT in rally circles, Toroitich was crowned the Kenya National Rally Champion in 1997 navigated by the late Ibrahim Choge in a Toyota Celica.
My One Act, him, one actor, flawlessly playing himself, for the crowd amiably waiting--equity waiver, palpably dark stage, and my wet pussy eternally dreaming Sam.
Bee plus: Hailee Steinfeld stars in an amiably entertaining sci-fi romp
The dedicated board of directors led by its president Paco Jarque, secretary Gabby Leyson, treasurer Rene Kintanar, house chairman Eduardo Gonzalez, cultural affairs director Javier Sala and sports director Clementino Diez, amiably welcomed members and their guests to the formal cena y baile at the elegantly decorated grand ballroom Salon de Espana.