Amicable: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Amicable adjective. Friendly and without bad feeling, especially after a disagreement.
How to say it
AM-ih-kuh-bul/ˈæmɪkəbl/
4 syllables, stressed on the first (AM).
Amicable in a sentence
The band’s split was amicable, and they still play the odd reunion gig.
An amicable chat over the fence settled the row about the hedge.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- friendly
- cordial
- harmonious
- civil
Opposite:
- hostile
- acrimonious
Where amicable comes from
From Latin amicabilis, from amicus, a friend.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
An _____ chat over the fence settled the row about the hedge.
- smitten
- amicable
- kindred
Show the answer
amicable: An amicable chat over the fence settled the row about the hedge.