- 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.
adjective
friendly in feeling; showing good will; peaceable: an amicable discussion
Origin: Late Latin amicabilis: see amiable
Related Forms:
- amicability noun
- amicably adverb
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adjective
Characterized by or exhibiting friendliness or goodwill; friendly.
Origin: Middle English, from Late Latin amīcābilis, from Latin amīcus, friend.
Related Forms:
- amˌi·ca·bilˈi·ty, amˈi·ca·ble·ness noun
- amˈi·ca·bly adverb