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” (see -able); cf. amiable

OTHER WORDS FROM amicable

am·i·ca·bil·i·ty

[am-i-kuh-bil-i-tee], /ˌæm ɪ kəˈbɪl ɪ ti/, am·i·ca·ble·ness, nounam·i·ca·bly, adverbun·am·i·ca·bil·i·ty, nounun·am·i·ca·ble, adjective

un·am·i·ca·ble·ness, noun

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH amicable

amiable, amicable

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How to use amicable in a sentence

The arrival of the Clintons, Bushes and Obamas put us back in mind of presidential continuity and eras defined by more conventionally amicable transfers of power.
America yearns for an era of good feeling. The inaugural ceremony launched one.|Peter Marks|January 20, 2021|Washington Post
Sure, Sheppard has made clear his desire to build around Beal and emphasized the amicable relationship between the team and its 27-year-old franchise player.
The Wizards’ reboot needs to start with trading both John Wall and Bradley Beal|Jerry Brewer|November 23, 2020|Washington Post
It was in perfect amicability, yet in perfect silence, that the two finished their short walk to Theron's house.
Istar of Babylon|Margaret Horton Potter
Promptly, inexplicably, with amicability, gratefully it was declined.
Ulysses|James Joyce

Why and for what purpose does this apparent amicability exist?
Tropic Days|E. J. Banfield
An appearance of amicability was assumed, and to the old argument they went, baiting the poor author like a bear tied to a stake.
Rattlin the Reefer|Edward Howard
Some hours later the two masters parted, in perfect amicability.
The Genius|Margaret Horton Potter

British Dictionary definitions for amicable

amicable

/ (ˈæmɪkəbəl) /

adjective

characterized by friendlinessan amicable agreement

Derived forms of amicable

amicability or amicableness, nounamicably, adverb

Word Origin for amicable

C15: from Late Latin amīcābilis, from Latin amīcus friend; related to amāre to love

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