amicable
Americanadjective
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characterized by or showing goodwill; friendly; peaceable.
an amicable settlement.
- Synonyms:
- agreeable
adjective
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characterized by friendliness
an amicable agreement
Other Word Forms
- amicability noun
- amicableness noun
- amicably adverb
- unamicability noun
- unamicable adjective
- unamicableness noun
Etymology
Origin of amicable
First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Late Latin amīcābilis, equivalent to amīc(us) “friend, friendly” + -ābilis adjective suffix meaning “capable of, tending to” ( -able ); amiable
Example Sentences
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Embassy in Paris said that later on Tuesday Kushner and Barrot had a “frank and amicable call, reaffirming their shared commitment to working together, along with all other ministers and French officials.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
Sennesael said Western Digital doesn’t have any regrets about the amicable divorce.
From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026
“It’s been amicable, and they’ve transitioned into a great co-parenting routine. The children are the priority and the heart of the family’s relationship,” the insider told the outlet.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026
Amicable divorce: California couples seeking an amicable dissolution of their marriage will now have an easier, less costly way to go their separate ways.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026
‘Naturally we have discussed this matter extensively. And without doubt as members of the colored race here in this free country of America we are anxious to do our part toward extending amicable relationships.’
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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