Amiably
['emɪəbli]
Definition
(adv.) In an amiable manner.
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Examples
- She spoke amiably, yet with the least hint of dismissal in her voice. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- Mr. Wopsle died amiably at Camberwell, and exceedingly game on Bosworth Field, and in the greatest agonies at Glastonbury. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- I see in your face that he WAS particularly nervous; and, as I am amiably unwilling to throw you into the same condition, I ask no more. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- Mr Plornish amiably growled, in his philosophical but not lucid manner, that there was ups you see, and there was downs. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- Mr Fledgeby was thus amiably engaged when a step was heard at the outer door, and the door was heard to open hastily. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- It was impossible sometimes to resist this artless little creature's hospitalities, so kindly were they pressed, so frankly and amiably offered. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- He smiled amiably and went out. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- She looked down as she said this, amiably bashful, with only one side glance at her companion to observe its effect on her. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
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