At no period of our ancient history does there appear to have been greater attention paid to the culture of the female mind than during the age of Elizabeth and at no time has there existed a greater number of amiable and respectable women.

She is not only beautiful but also amiable.

Roger Ascham one day paying a visit to the amiable but unfortunate Lady Jane Grey found her employed in reading Plato while the rest of the family were engaged in a hunting party in the park.

The reason for my return is that the people of Chile are extraordinarily amiable.

Her face had neither regularity of feature nor beauty of complexion, but her expression was sweet and amiable, and her large blue eyes were singularly spiritual and sympathetic.

She is amiable to everybody.

He was an amiable fellow, but had a certain reserve that he would not let you casually trespass upon.