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    am·i·ca·ble
    /ˈaməkəb(ə)l/

    adjective

    • 1. (of relations between people) having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor: "there will be an amicable settlement of the dispute"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › amicableAmicable Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Aug 30, 2011 · The meaning of AMICABLE is characterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable. How to use amicable in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Amicable.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAMICABLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    relating to behaviour between people that is pleasant and friendly, often despite a difficult situation: His manner was perfectly amicable, but I felt uncomfortable. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. making you feel happy and comfortable. friendly The pub has such a friendly atmosphere.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAMICABLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    When people have an amicable relationship, they are pleasant to each other and solve their problems without quarrelling. The meeting ended on reasonably amicable terms. Our discussions were amicable and productive. Synonyms: friendly, kindly, brotherly, civil More Synonyms of amicable.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › amicableAmicable - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    The adjective amicable means "friendly" — but in particular, use it when describing relations one might otherwise expect to be unfriendly. The end of a romantic relationship that's less than amicable might involve broken dishes or broken bones.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishamicable adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    done or achieved in a polite or friendly way and without arguing. an amicable relationship. An amicable settlement was reached. In spite of their disagreement they parted on amicable terms. It was an amicable divorce. The government and the union managed to reach an amicable settlement of the dispute. Topics Personal qualities c2.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › amicableAmicable - definition of amicable by The Free Dictionary

    Define amicable. amicable synonyms, amicable pronunciation, amicable translation, English dictionary definition of amicable. characterized by showing goodwill; peaceable: They reached an amicable settlement. Not to be confused with: amiable – friendly and pleasant in temperament:...

  8. www.oed.com › dictionary › amicable_adjamicable, adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

    There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective amicable, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

  9. www.britannica.com › dictionary › amicableAmicable Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    AMICABLE meaning: showing a polite and friendly desire to avoid disagreement and argument.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of amicable – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

    AMICABLE definition: done in a friendly way, without arguments: . Learn more.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryAMICABLE - Definition & Translations | Collins English Dictionary

    When people have an amicable relationship, they are pleasant to each other and solve their problems without quarrelling. A complete guide to the word "AMICABLE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.