amicable

[ˈæmɪkəbl]

amicable Definition

characterized by friendliness and goodwill; not causing any ill feeling.

Using amicable: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "amicable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    They had an amicable divorce and remained friends.

  • Example

    The two countries reached an amicable agreement.

  • Example

    We had an amicable conversation about our differences.

amicable Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with amicable

  • a resolution of a dispute or conflict that is reached in a friendly and cooperative manner, without resorting to legal action

    Example

    The two parties agreed to an amicable settlement of their dispute.

  • amicable numbers

    two numbers that are each the sum of the proper divisors of the other

    Example

    220 and 284 are amicable numbers.

  • a person who is friendly, easy to get along with, and not prone to conflict

    Example

    Her amicable personality made her popular with everyone she met.

Origins of amicable

from Latin 'amicabilis', meaning 'friendly'

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Summary: amicable in Brief

'Amicable' [ˈæmɪkəbl] describes a situation or relationship that is characterized by friendliness and goodwill, without causing any ill feeling. Examples include 'They had an amicable divorce and remained friends,' and 'The two countries reached an amicable agreement.' 'Amicable' extends into phrases like 'amicable settlement,' denoting a resolution of a dispute or conflict reached in a friendly and cooperative manner.