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amicablecharacterized by friendliness and absence of discord; peaceful and friendly

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: characterized by friendliness and absence of discord; peaceful and friendly

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæmɪkəbəl/

Korean meaning: 우호적이고 평화로운, 원만한

Korean pronunciation: **애**미커블

Example Sentences

  • Despite being business rivals, they maintained an amicable relationship and even played golf together.
  • The couple's amicable divorce was so peaceful that they decided to celebrate it with a joint party.
  • The two countries resolved their border dispute through amicable negotiations.

amicable

ADJECTIVE

//ˈæmɪkəbəl//

characterized by friendliness and absence of discord; peaceful and friendly

amicable concept
💡 Concept

Peaceful resolution and friendly agreement

amicable mnemonic english
🧠 Mnemonic

Am I cable? Yes - connecting friends in peaceful harmony!

amicable rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

When amicable, solutions become applicable and practicable!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈæmɪkəbəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈæmɪkəbəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootamic-
Suffix--able

Origin

From Latin 'amicabilis', derived from 'amicus' meaning 'friend'. The word entered English through Old French, ultimately tracing back to the Latin root for friendship and friendly relations.

🎵Rhyme

applicablepracticable
applicable
practicable

🔗Collocations

amicable settlement
amicable divorce
amicable relationship
reach an amicable agreement
amicable solution
amicable discussion

📝Examples

Despite being business rivals, they maintained an amicable relationship and even played golf together.

😄 Fun example

The couple's amicable divorce was so peaceful that they decided to celebrate it with a joint party.

The two countries resolved their border dispute through amicable negotiations.

😄 Fun example

My cat and dog have such an amicable relationship that they share the same food bowl.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

friendlycordialharmoniouspeacefulcivil

Antonyms

hostileantagonisticunfriendly

Related

amiableamityfriendshipcordialdiplomatic

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