adj.
Pronunciation: ' a-mi-k ə -b ə l
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin amicabilis
Date: 15th century
: characterized by friendly goodwill : PEACEABLE
– am · i · ca · bil · i · ty \ ˌ a-mi-k ə - ' bi-l ə -t ē \ noun
– am · i · ca · ble · ness \ ' a-mi-k ə -b ə l-n ə s \ noun
– am · i · ca · bly \ -bl ē \ adverb
synonyms AMICABLE , NEIGHBORLY , FRIENDLY mean exhibiting goodwill and an absence of antagonism. AMICABLE implies a state of peace and a desire on the part of the parties not to quarrel <maintained amicable relations>. NEIGHBORLY implies a disposition to live on good terms with others and to be helpful on principle < neighborly concern>. FRIENDLY stresses cordiality and often warmth or intimacy of personal relations <sought friendly advice>.