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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But the first meeting between the future mayor and the president last November proved much more amicable than expected.
From BBC
Amicable divorce: California couples seeking an amicable dissolution of their marriage will now have an easier, less costly way to go their separate ways.
From Los Angeles Times
The subjects include Brexit, the hospitality industry and employment rights law, but the tone is fairly amicable.
From BBC
Axis International said in a statement it had previously made several attempts for an amicable settlement which the junta in Conakry ignored.
From Barron's
The episodes contain some of the season’s bigger emotional beats, including one of TV’s most amicable breakups between teenagers, a mended friendship and a character finally living his true self openly.
From Los Angeles Times
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