amicable
adjective
characterized by or showing goodwill; friendly; peaceable.
amicability
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a word derived from
amicable.
Example Sentences
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Another finding: “Typically, the cat appeared to be the main controller in determining amicability in the cat-dog relationship.”
From Washington Post ● Feb. 1, 2022
“We have to rise above partisanship in our personal relationships. We have to treat each with respect and dignity and a sense of amicability that the rest of the world doesn’t always share,” Sotomayor said.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 7, 2018
He said he was surprised by it, but otherwise opted for amicability.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 15, 2018
I was content to de-escalate in order to preserve a bit of amicability between us and to make our inevitable run-ins easier.
From Slate ● Nov. 2, 2016
Some hours later the two masters parted, in perfect amicability.
From The Genius by Margaret Horton Potter
