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- [am-i-kuh-buh l]
- /ˈæm ɪ kə bəl/
- /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [am-i-kuh-buh l]
- /ˈæm ɪ kə bəl/
Definitions of amicable word
- adjective amicable When people have an amicable relationship, they are pleasant to each other and solve their problems without quarrelling. 3
- adjective amicable characterized by friendliness 3
- adjective amicable friendly in feeling; showing good will; peaceable 3
- adjective amicable characterized by or showing goodwill; friendly; peaceable: an amicable settlement. 1
- noun amicable (of relations between people) Having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor. 1
- adjective amicable person: friendly 1
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Origin of amicable
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English < Late Latin amīcābilis, equivalent to amīc(us) friend, friendly + -ābilis -able; cf. amiable
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Parts of speech for Amicable
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amicable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for amicable
adj amicable
- cordial — Cordial means friendly.
- amiable — Someone who is amiable is friendly and pleasant to be with.
- civil — You use civil to describe events that happen within a country and that involve the different groups of people in it.
- polite — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
- neighborly — having or showing qualities befitting a neighbor; friendly.
adjective amicable
- good-natured — having or showing a pleasant, kindly disposition; amiable: a warm, good-natured person.
- agreeable — If something is agreeable, it is pleasant and you enjoy it.
- neighbourly — (British, Canada) Showing the qualities of a friendly and helpful neighbour.
- cosy — A house or room that is cosy is comfortable and warm.
Antonyms for amicable
adj amicable
- unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
- unsociable — not sociable; having, showing, or marked by a disinclination to friendly social relations; withdrawn.
- impolite — not polite or courteous; discourteous; rude: an impolite reply.
- uncivil — without good manners; unmannerly; rude; impolite; discourteous.
- unmannerly — not mannerly; impolite; discourteous; coarse.
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