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How does the adjective amicable contrast with its synonyms?

The words friendly and neighborly are common synonyms of amicable. While all three words 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

When can friendly be used instead of amicable?

In some situations, the words friendly and amicable are roughly equivalent. However, friendly stresses cordiality and often warmth or intimacy of personal relations.

sought friendly advice

When is it sensible to use neighborly instead of amicable?

The synonyms neighborly and amicable are sometimes interchangeable, but neighborly implies a disposition to live on good terms with others and to be helpful on principle.

neighborly concern

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of amicable In testimony, the couple — who share custody of their two kids — spoke about having an amicable relationship that deteriorated in the winter of 2022 over issues related to child support payments. Rachel Treisman, NPR, 7 July 2025 His amicable disposition and drive for community improvement led him to volunteer for the YMCA Metropolitan board, South Hills Neighborhood Association, FWISD committees, and numerous youth-enhancement programs. Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2025 Jackman and Furness announced their amicable split in September 2023. Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025 Watts and Schreiber have reunited plenty of times since their amicable split. Kayla Grant, People.com, 23 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for amicable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amicable
Adjective
  • The city plans to purchase properties in the area and demolish those that aren’t compatible with the airport or manufacturing sites, like single-family homes.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
  • Not everyone who wants to donate is able to give, but the test found that Hickey and Gamble were fully compatible.
    Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
Adjective
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    Nena Farrell, Wired News, 10 July 2025
  • Recently sober, Felix has his own complement of bandmates, friends and friendly ex-girlfriends, including three women named Polly — Adèle Exarchopoulos plays the important one — whose history with Felix makes Jess nervous.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Adjective
  • With the help of the Pacific Legal Foundation, the couple sued and five years later won a unanimous decision from the Supreme Court affirming their right to review in a federal court.
    Editorial, Boston Herald, 25 July 2025
  • In May 2023, Daniels earned the vacant IBF heavyweight belt with a unanimous decision over Alrie Meleisea.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Adjective
  • Although, the ear pads can get sweaty in warm weather and aren’t user-replaceable.
    Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • Lots of natural light and warm, muted color palettes make your spaces feel comforting and inviting, just like our favorite housekeeper.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025
Adjective
  • The man was gifted, gracious, often generous and seldom mean-spirited.
    Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2025
  • But goodness gracious, the Rockies are only (14-36) under Schaeffer after going 7-33 under Black.
    Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 8 July 2025

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“Amicable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amicable. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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