amicably

[ am-i-kuh-blee ]

adverb

1. with goodwill; in a friendly or peaceable way:

   Incidents involving naval powers at sea will escalate into full-blown confrontations if not settled amicably.

Other Words From

• un·am·i·ca·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of amicably¹

First recorded in 1400–50; amicab(le) ( def ) + -ly ( def )

Example Sentences

According to Garten, she and Stewart amicably parted ways after Stewart purchased a property in Bedford, New York.

From Salon

The club had earlier stated: "Whilst a deal was not reached, negotiations on a purchase ended amicably and DA Capital are welcome back to the table once the club’s financial situation is under control."

From BBC

A day after the suit landed in court, both parties said they had "amicably" settled the case, though Combs's attorney said the settlement was "in no way an admission of wrongdoing".

From BBC

Stewart, however, said the duo didn’t part ways so amicably.

From Salon

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner released a joint statement Wednesday addressing their divorce, saying they ‘mutually decided to amicably end our marriage.’

From Los Angeles Times