amicable
0 synonyms and 1 antonyms for amicable, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Done or carried out in a friendly way, without hostility.
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How to use amicable
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Etymology
From Late Latin amicabilis, "friendly," from amicus, "friend." A close relative of "amiable," from the same Latin root.
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What does “amicable” mean?
The word “amicable” means done or carried out in a friendly way, without hostility. In plain terms, friendly and cooperative, especially describing how a disagreement or deal is settled.
How do you pronounce “amicable”?
“Amicable” is pronounced A-mih-kuh-buhl (/ˈæ.mɪ.kə.bəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “amicable” in a sentence?
Here is “amicable” used in a sentence: “They reached an amicable agreement to split the property.”
What is the opposite of “amicable”?
The opposite of “amicable” — its antonyms — is inimical.
What part of speech is “amicable”?
“Amicable” is an adjective.
Where does the word “amicable” come from?
The word “amicable” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin amicabilis, "friendly," from amicus, "friend." A close relative of "amiable," from the same Latin root.