adv
amicably
A-mih-kuh-blee
Amicably (adv) means In a friendly way, without conflict or hostility. Example: “The former business partners parted amicably.”
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In a friendly way, without conflict or hostility.
"The former business partners parted amicably."
"The dispute was resolved amicably before it reached court."
How to use amicably
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something in a friendly, non-confrontational way.
Common pairings
settle amicably
part amicably
resolved amicably
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more amicably
- Superlative
- most amicably
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Etymology
From Middle English amcabily, equivalent to amicable with the suffix -ly. It is a piecewise doublet of amiably.
Rhymes for amicably
notably
probably
arguably
suitably
reliably
admirably
favorably
miserably
inexorably
reasonably
invariably
remarkably
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Frequently asked questions
What does “amicably” mean?
The word “amicably” means in a friendly way, without conflict or hostility. In plain terms, doing something in a friendly, non-confrontational way.
How do you pronounce “amicably”?
“Amicably” is pronounced A-mih-kuh-blee (/ˈæ.mɪ.kə.bli/ in IPA).
How do you use “amicably” in a sentence?
Here is “amicably” used in a sentence: “The former business partners parted amicably.”
What part of speech is “amicably”?
“Amicably” is an adverb.
