amicable
Americanadjective
adjective
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
The federal government is also pledging to provide funding of up to 20m francs in addition to facilitating talks between the victims, officials and insurers to reach amicable compensation agreements, Jans said.
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026
“The Parties are pleased to have been able to resolve this matter in an amicable manner,” Snap spokeswoman Monique Bellamy said of the settlement.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 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
I would like to let the record show that Ali and Shohreh probably had the most amicable divorce in the history of divorces.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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