unsoldierly

adjective

Definition of unsoldierlynext
as in amiable

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  1. amiable
  2. benevolent
  3. good-natured
  4. genial
  5. easygoing
  6. cordial
  7. affable
  8. ingratiating
Adjective
  • The amiable service at the onsite restaurant, The Whistling Grizzly, is just as good as the food—be sure to try the carrot cake or blood orange crème brûlée for dessert.
    — Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • As the amiable leader of Shinyribs, Russell and his colleagues mix rock, country, Texas blues, New Orleans funk, Memphis soul and more into an enjoyable, good-timey, bar-band blend.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2026
Definition of amiable
Adjective
  • The teaser also offers glimpses of Vincent Lindon as Jean Valjean, the ex-convict who rebuilds his life as a benevolent industrialist, and Tahar Rahim as Inspector Javert, Valjean’s relentless nemesis.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 July 2026
  • Even though there are other siblings in the Fak family that make an appearance on The Bear, these brothers take center stage for their occasional quarreling and their benevolent behavior toward each other.
    — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
Definition of benevolent
Adjective
  • Diego is the big-hearted and good-natured owner of a small hacienda and husband to Doña Gabriella (Audrey Dana).
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026
  • By the end of the season, Azula has taken full control of the Earth Kingdom while Zuko has seemingly abandoned his good-natured side to earn his father’s approval.
    — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
Definition of good-natured
Adjective
  • Dressed in a blue tee, jeans, and big headphones, Caldwell was a genial presence, repeatedly reminding the sunbaked crowd to drink water.
    — Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 5 July 2026
  • The genial ginger singer-songwriter returned to North America June 13 with a run commencing at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
    — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Definition of genial
Adjective
  • Nearby Suttons Bay has an easygoing feel, with a walkable downtown and scenic parks.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 30 June 2026
  • Hostas are beloved perennials prized for their lush, eye-catching foliage and easygoing nature.
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026
Definition of easygoing
Adjective
  • And for the spirit-free crowd, the N/A spritz with nonalcoholic aperitivo, lemon, orange cordial and soda is a great option.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • The base of this simple mocktail is a ginger-lime cordial that's brightly flavored and not too sweet.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 2 July 2026
Definition of cordial
Adjective
  • The guest is Karl’s mother Vibeke (Trine Dyrholm), a perfectly affable middle-aged woman who seems a little bawdy in her sense of humor and is certainly more bohemian than her son and his super-straight in-laws.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 July 2026
  • Haugh, the blond-haired, blue-eyed All-American kid from New Oxford, Pennsylvania, and Condon, the affable, yet rugged Australian from Perth, seemed to have little in common beyond basketball.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2026
Definition of affable
Adjective
  • Jehosheba’s mother has her daughter recite an ingratiating thank-you speech to the Aunts.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Sweeney stars as Penny Jo, a South Dakota diner waitress with an appealing smile, an ingratiating stammer, a scarf in her hair, and deep reserves of ruthless ambition.
    — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
Definition of ingratiating
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