Amicable Meaning in English
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Definition
Describes a friendly and peaceful relationship, often used about how people, groups, or even legal disputes interact without anger or conflict.
Usage & Nuances
'Amicable' is formal and often describes relationships, breakups, or agreements without hostility (e.g., 'amicable divorce'). It is not used for people directly ('an amicable person'), but for the relationship or situation.
Example Sentences
They had an amicable conversation about their differences.
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The two companies reached an amicable agreement.
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Their divorce was very amicable and peaceful.
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Thankfully, the neighbors managed to settle their dispute in an amicable way.
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We had an amicable split; there are no hard feelings between us.
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All meetings so far have been quite amicable, so I’m hopeful about a resolution.
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