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AMICABLE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Characterized by friendship and good will
Example:
an amicable agreement
Classified under:
Similar:
friendly; well-disposed; well disposed (inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile)
unthreatening; well-meaning (not unfriendly or threatening)
Also:
friendly (characteristic of or befitting a friend)
lovable; loveable (having characteristics that attract love or affection)
peaceable; peaceful (not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war)
Antonym:
hostile (characterized by enmity or ill will)
Derivation:
amicability; amicableness (having a disposition characterized by warmth and friendliness)