Amicable
/ˈæmɪkəbl/adjective
Friendly, peaceful, and free from disagreement.
They reached an amicable agreement on the divorce's details.
Often appears as...
- amicable agreement
- amicable settlement
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Situations
Often used in legal contexts to describe agreements or settlements without hostility.
The divorce was finalized with an amicable division of assets.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Friends
While suggesting friendliness, 'amicable' often refers to relations between parties with a potential for conflict.
Despite the rivalry, the debate ended on an amicable note.
Pro Tip 3/3Maintain Peace
Implies an effort to maintain peace and avoid arguing, especially in difficult situations.
They had an amicable conversation despite their differing opinions.
Compare with
affableagreeableamiablecongenialcordialfriendgenialpleasant
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