amicable
Translation
friendly, peaceable
Examples
They reached an amicable agreement.
They reached an amicable agreement.
Their divorce was surprisingly amicable.
Their divorce was surprisingly amicable.
Grammar Patterns
((an)) amicable ((agreement/relationship)) describes a relationship or interaction as friendly The two countries sought an amicable solution.
Similar Words
Synonyms: friendly, peaceable, harmonious; Antonyms: hostile, unfriendly
Etymology
From Latin 'amicabilis' (friendly), from 'amicus' (friend).
Memory Tips
'Amicable' describes relationships or agreements, while 'amiable' describes a person's character. Think 'amicable agreement'.