AMICABLE


Meaning of AMICABLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈa-mi-kə-bəl ]

adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin amicabilis

Date: 15th century

: characterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable

• am·i·ca·bil·i·ty ˌa-mi-kə-ˈbi-lə-tē noun

• am·i·ca·ble·ness ˈa-mi-kə-bəl-nəs noun

• am·i·ca·bly -blē 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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.