There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.
AFFABLY
affably, amiably, genially
(adverb) in an affable manner; “‘Come and visit me,’ he said amiably”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
affably (comparative more affably, superlative most affably)
in an affable manner
Source: Wiktionary
Af"fa*bly, adv.
Definition: In an affable manner; courteously.
AFFABLE
Af"fa*ble, a. Etym: [F. affable, L. affabilis, fr. affari to speak to; ad + fari to speak. See Fable.]
1. Easy to be spoken to or addressed; receiving others kindly and conversing with them in a free and friendly manner; courteous; sociable. An affable and courteous gentleman. Shak. His manners polite and affable. Macaulay.
2. Gracious; mild; benign. A serene and affable countenance. Tatler.
Syn.
– Courteous; civil; complaisant; accessible; mild; benign; condescending.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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