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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Navigating a separation is hard no matter how amicable the breakup is.
From MarketWatch
Though Anderson’s relationship with the billionaire has turned sour, it began as an amicable partnership more than three decades ago.
From Los Angeles Times
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.”
Bisha has abandoned her hopes of an amicable settlement with the government and launched a legal fight against "Diella" earlier this month.
From Barron's
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
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