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Effable vs Effably - What's the difference?

effable | effably |

As an adjective effable

is (archaic) able to be spoken of; able to be expressed or effable can be (slang|vulgar) fuckable; sexually attractive.

As an adverb effably is

in an effable way.

effable

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (archaic) able to be spoken of; able to be expressed.

    • See also

    * ineffable

    Etymology 2

    From

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (slang, vulgar) fuckable; sexually attractive.

    • effably

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In an effable way.

    • Synonyms

    * knowably