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amicable

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amicable


Main Entry:
am·i·ca·ble Listen to the pronunciation of amicable
Pronunciation:
\ˈa-mi-kə-bəl\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Middle English, from Late Latin amicabilis
Date:
15th century
: characterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
am·i·ca·bil·i·ty Listen to the pronunciation of amicability \ˌa-mi-kə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
am·i·ca·ble·ness Listen to the pronunciation of amicableness \ˈa-mi-kə-bəl-nəs\ noun
am·i·ca·bly Listen to the pronunciation of amicably \-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>.


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