- The definition of amicable is someone or something that is friendly and shows peace-loving characteristics.
A meeting where there were no disagreements is an example of an amicable meeting.
This looks like a very amicable meeting.
amicable
adjective
friendly in feeling; showing good will; peaceable: an amicable discussion
Origin of amicable
Late Latin amicabilis: see amiableRelated Forms:
- amicability
noun
- amicably
adverb
amicable
adjective
Characterized by or exhibiting friendliness or goodwill; friendly.
Origin of amicable
Middle English, from Late Latin amīcābilis, from Latin amīcus, friend.Related Forms:
- am′i·ca·bil′i·ty, am′i·ca·ble·ness
noun
- am′i·ca·bly
adverb
amicable
Adjective
(comparative more amicable, superlative most amicable)
- Showing friendliness or goodwill.
- They hoped to reach an amicable agreement.
- He was an amicable fellow with an easy smile.
Usage notes
Amicable is particularly used of relationships or agreements (especially legal proceedings, such as divorce), with meaning ranging from simply “not quarrelsome, mutually consenting” to “quite friendly”. By contrast, the similar term amiable is especially used to mean “pleasant, lovable”, such as an “amiable smile”.
Origin
From Late Latin amīcābilis (“friendly”); see amiable.
