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leutselig

affable, genially approachable

adjective LOYT-zay-likh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Personality

Origin: from 'Leute' (people) + '-selig' (blessed with) — blessed with people-skills

Usage Note

Leutselig describes someone who is warmly and unpretentiously friendly toward everyone, regardless of rank. It has a slightly old-fashioned or ironic ring when applied to aristocrats or bosses who unbend condescendingly.

Examples

"Der leutselige Bürgermeister kannte jeden in der Stadt beim Vornamen."

Natural Translation

The affable mayor knew everyone in the town by their first name.

Literal Translation

The affable mayor knew everyone in the city by first name.

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