amicable

[ am-i-kuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. characterized by or showing goodwill; friendly; peaceable:

   an amicable settlement.

   Synonyms: agreeable

amicable

/ ˈæmɪkəbəl /

adjective

1. characterized by friendliness

   an amicable agreement

Derived Forms

• ˌamicaˈbility, noun
• ˈamicably, adverb

Other Words From

• am·i·ca·bil·i·ty [am-i-k, uh, -, bil, -i-tee], am·i·ca·ble·ness noun
• am·i·ca·bly adverb
• un·am·i·ca·bil·i·ty noun
• un·am·i·ca·ble adjective
• un·am·i·ca·ble·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of amicable¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of amicable¹

C15: from Late Latin amīcābilis, from Latin amīcus friend; related to amāre to love

Example Sentences

The couple released a joint statement on Instagram on Tuesday, saying their decision to split was mutual and amicable.

From BBC

But it is an amicable exchange, following a request by a group campaigning for a republic to have a meeting with the King during his visit.

From BBC

Chelsea said that "numerous discussions" have taken place to seek an "amicable solution to this scheduling conflict" but they proved unsuccessful.

From BBC

He clarified that their relationship is far from amicable.

From Los Angeles Times

Many food writers and editors, myself included, have received amicable cease-and-desist letters for casually referring to “Tupperware” when we meant to say simply “plastic food storage container.”

From Salon

Related Words

• amiable
• civil
• cordial
• courteous
• harmonious
• neighborly
• peaceful
• polite