amicable

adj

amicable

adj

/ˈæ.mɪ.kə.bəl/

Etymology From Middle English amicable (“agreeable; pleasant”), from Late Latin amīcābilis (“friendly”). Doublet of amiable.

1

Showing friendliness or goodwill.

  • They hoped to reach an amicable agreement.
  • He was an amicable fellow with an easy smile.
Antonyms
inimical
Derived terms
amicability, amicableness, amicable number, amicable suit, amicably, inamicable, unamicable
Related terms
amiable, amity

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