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Amicable

Having or showing friendliness; not hostile; relating to or characterized by goodwill and a desire to avoid conflict.

adjective
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Imagine This

Amy works in a circus as a tightrope walker. Not only can she stay on the cable, but she is also extremely friendly to all the spectators. Amy is an able nurse who is very friendly and agreeable. She cheers up the patients in the hospital.

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Sounds Like

AM-ih-kuh-buhl

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Looks Like

Amy cable; Amy able

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Remember This

Amigo is the Spanish word for friend.

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Other Forms

amicablyadverb
amicabilitynoun
amicablenessnoun
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Connect With

amiable, cordial, harmonious, conciliatory, friendly relations

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Note

Amicable describes friendly relations or agreements, not a person’s demeanor. Do not confuse with amiable, which means pleasant in manner. Often used for settlements, negotiations, or relationships.

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Study Deeper

Examples
  • The two sides reached an amicable agreement after lengthy negotiations.
  • Despite the divorce, the couple maintained amicable relations for the sake of their children.
Synonyms
friendlycordialpeaceablecongenialharmonious
Antonyms
hostileunfriendlyconfrontational
Etymology

From Latin amicabilis 'friendly', from amicus 'friend'. The root amic- means 'friend'.

Mnemonic

Ami is French for friend; amicable literally means friend-able — remember that it describes being friendly and wanting to preserve good relations.

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