Meaning & use
amicable
Friendly and without serious disagreement, especially describing an agreement or relationship.
See it in a sentence
The couple reached an amicable divorce settlement without going to court.
Despite their rivalry, the two companies maintained an amicable working relationship.
A note on using this word
Amicable typically describes the tone of an agreement or negotiation between parties, rather than personal warmth between close friends.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
hostileacrimonious
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