amicable
Americanadjective
adjective
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- 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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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."
From BBC
Reuben says: "It's just amazing – not only that he's my father, but also that he's a really amicable person."
From BBC
“It was a stressful time even though it was an amicable breakup,” says the 38-year-old anesthesiologist.
From Los Angeles Times
"I'm not trying to fight anybody here, I'm just trying to find an amicable solution," he said.
From BBC
Judging by the lyrics, it was an amicable split - which only made letting go harder.
From BBC
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