adjective

amicable

friendly, peaceable

They reached an amicable agreement.

They reached an amicable agreement.

Their divorce was surprisingly amicable.

Their divorce was surprisingly amicable.

((an)) amicable ((agreement/relationship)) describes a relationship or interaction as friendly The two countries sought an amicable solution.

Synonyms: friendly, peaceable, harmonious; Antonyms: hostile, unfriendly

From Latin 'amicabilis' (friendly), from 'amicus' (friend).

'Amicable' describes relationships or agreements, while 'amiable' describes a person's character. Think 'amicable agreement'.

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