amicably

American  

[am-i-kuh-blee] / ˈæm ɪ kə bli /

adverb

1. with goodwill; in a friendly or peaceable way.

   Incidents involving naval powers at sea will escalate into full-blown confrontations if not settled amicably.

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Other Word Forms

• unamicably adverb

Etymology

Origin of amicably

First recorded in 1400–50; amicab(le) ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )

Example Sentences

The Chinese leader also voiced hope that bilateral issues including trade could be resolved amicably between Beijing and Washington.

From Barron's

LIV said that Koepka's departure had been "amicably and mutually agreed"

From BBC

“After much reflection, we have mutually and amicably decided to part ways as a couple,” the couple said in a joint statement posted on both of their Instagram stories.

From Los Angeles Times

Deciding to end a marriage can be difficult, painful and expensive, but the state is giving more couples who choose to amicably call it quits access to a low-cost divorce option.

From Los Angeles Times

Koepka reportedly had one year remaining on his contract, but LIV Golf chief executive Scott O'Neil said his departure had been "amicably and mutually agreed".

From BBC