amicable

CEFRC2

/ˈæ.mɪ.kə.bəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Friendly and peaceful, without arguments or bad feelings.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Showing friendliness or goodwill.

Examples

  • Completely different from Tom was his boyfriend John, who was amicable and philanthropic.

  • We must maintain the amicable relations between Japan and the U.S.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1

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More examples

In context

  • He was an amicable fellow with an easy smile.

  • They hoped to reach an amicable agreement.

Antonyms

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Origin

adjective

From Middle English amicable (“agreeable; pleasant”), from Late Latin amīcābilis (“friendly”). Doublet of amiable.