- Main Entry:
- am·i·ca·ble

- Pronunciation:
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\ˈa-mi-kə-bəl\
- Function:
- adjective
- Etymology:
- Middle English, from Late Latin amicabilis
- Date:
- 15th century
: characterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
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am·i·ca·bil·i·ty
\ˌa-mi-kə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
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am·i·ca·ble·ness
\ˈa-mi-kə-bəl-nəs\ noun
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am·i·ca·bly
\-blē\ adverb
synonyms amicable,
neighborly,
friendly mean exhibiting goodwill and an absence of antagonism.
amicable implies a state of peace and a desire on the part of the parties not to quarrel
<maintained amicable relations>.
neighborly implies a disposition to live on good terms with others and to be helpful on principle
<neighborly concern>.
friendly stresses cordiality and often warmth or intimacy of personal relations
<sought friendly advice>.