Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Friendliness & Good Nature

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affable

[Adjective]

easy to approach, and pleasant to talk to

Ex: The teacher 's affable demeanor made the classroom a welcoming and comfortable place for students .

amiable

[Adjective]

showing or having a likable and friendly personality

Ex: The amiable dog wagged its tail and greeted everyone with enthusiasm .

amicable

[Adjective]

(of interpersonal relations) behaving with friendliness and without disputing

Ex: Despite the competitive nature of the game , the players maintained an amicable attitude towards each other throughout .

amity

[noun]

pleasant, friendly, and peaceful relations between individuals or nations

Ex: The community center was established to encourage amity and collaboration among local residents .

camaraderie

[noun]

a feeling of mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together

convivial

[Adjective]

having a friendly, warm, or inviting manner or mood

geniality

[noun]

a warm, cheerful, and friendly manner that makes others feel comfortable and welcome

gregarious

[Adjective]

(of people) delighted by the company of others

Ex: Even in a large crowd , her gregarious nature shines through , as she effortlessly engages with everyone around her .

jocose

[Adjective]

characterized by a playful, humorous, or jesting manner

Ex: The jocose banter between the friends made the long road trip fly by quickly.

coquettish

[Adjective]

behaving in a playful, flirtatious way intended to attract attention or admiration

Ex: She spoke in a coquettish tone that made him blush .

puckish

[Adjective]

playfully mischievous in a teasing or slightly troublesome way

Ex: The cat watched with a puckish gleam before pouncing on the toy .

rambunctious

[Adjective]

loud, energetic, and hard to control, often in a playful or wild way

benign

[Adjective]

friendly and not intended to harm or hurt others

Ex: The professor ’s benign feedback encouraged students to improve their work .

jocular

[Adverb]

in a humorous or playful manner

Ex: They jocularly debated which superhero was the best.

jaunty

[Adjective]

appearing cheerful, lively, and full of confidence

Ex: She responded with a jaunty wave.

comity

[noun]

a condition of mutual respect, courtesy, and harmonious relations between people or groups

Ex: The meeting ended on a note of comity and cooperation .

chortle

[noun]

a muffled or partly suppressed laugh, usually expressing mild amusement

Ex: He covered his mouth to stifle a chortle.

to regale

[Verb]

to entertain with stories or performances

Ex: The musician regaled the crowd with a lively concert in the park .

to beckon

[Verb]

to gesture with a motion of the hand or head to encourage someone to come nearer or follow

Ex: Tomorrow , the captain will likely beckon the crew to assemble on the deck for an important announcement .

Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)

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