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

When Simpson and Johnson first announced their split, the musician insisted that their kids were their main priority—vowing that they would continue to co-parent as amicably as possible.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

The probation service in London had arranged for safeguarding checks to be conducted, but when March told them the relationship between him and Ms Odysseos had ended amicably no further action was taken.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025

Then Doten patted the selfie-hawking superhero on the back and they parted ways amicably.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 21, 2025

Marina Gamba decided to remain in Padua, where she had lived all her life, and the couple split, it seems amicably.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin