AMICABLE

[am.i.ca.ble] adj [ME, fr. LL amicabilis] (15c): characterized by friendly goodwill: peaceable -- am.i.ca.bil.i.ty n -- am.i.ca.ble.ness n -- am.i.ca.bly adv syn 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".