Library / English Dictionary

AMICABLE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Characterized by friendship and good will

Example:

an amicable agreement

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

friendly; well-disposed; well disposed (inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile)

unthreatening; well-meaning (not unfriendly or threatening)

Also:

friendly (characteristic of or befitting a friend)

lovable; loveable (having characteristics that attract love or affection)

peaceable; peaceful (not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war)

Antonym:

hostile (characterized by enmity or ill will)

Derivation:

amicability; amicableness (having a disposition characterized by warmth and friendliness)

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