amicable

[am-i-kuh-buhl]

adjective

1. characterized by or showing goodwill; friendly; peaceable.

   an amicable settlement.

   Synonyms: agreeable

amicable

/ ˈæmɪkəbəl /

adjective

1. characterized by friendliness

   an amicable agreement

Other Word Forms

• amicability noun
• amicableness noun
• amicably adverb
• unamicability noun
• unamicable adjective
• unamicableness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of amicable¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of amicable¹

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

Example Sentences

A company spokesperson said: "We have offered and continue to offer to meet with Ms Cox as we remain committed to resolving this matter constructively and reaching a fair and amicable resolution."

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Reuben says: "It's just amazing – not only that he's my father, but also that he's a really amicable person."

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“It was a stressful time even though it was an amicable breakup,” says the 38-year-old anesthesiologist.

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"I'm not trying to fight anybody here, I'm just trying to find an amicable solution," he said.

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Judging by the lyrics, it was an amicable split - which only made letting go harder.

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Related Words

• amiable 
• civil 
• cordial 
• courteous 
• harmonious 
• neighborly 
• peaceful 
• polite