amicably

American  

[am-i-kuh-blee] / ˈæm ɪ kə bli /

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.

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Other Word Forms

• unamicably adverb

Etymology

Origin of amicably

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

Example Sentences

When Simpson and Johnson first announced their split, the musician insisted that their kids were their main priority—vowing that they would continue to co-parent as amicably as possible.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

The Chinese leader also voiced hope that bilateral issues including trade could be resolved amicably between Beijing and Washington.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

LIV said that Koepka's departure had been "amicably and mutually agreed"

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

Deciding to end a marriage can be difficult, painful and expensive, but the state is giving more couples who choose to amicably call it quits access to a low-cost divorce option.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025

The lawyer says the easiest way is for Mom and Dad to work it out between them, amicably.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman