AMICABLE Synonyms: 124 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

amicable

adjective

ˈa-mi-kə-bəl

Definition of amicable

as in compatible

having or marked by agreement in feeling or action the contract negotiations between the hotel workers and management were reasonably amicable

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as in friendly

having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest finds his coworkers at his new job just as amicable as he ever could have hoped

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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

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Recent Examples of amicable The children were all very close and everyone got along, with their parents remaining amicable even after having divorced, according to Mercer. — David K. Li, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026 Garcia did not want to leave, but understood the situation and ended things with the club on amicable terms. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026 Advertisement Given that Barrocas is renowned for micromanagement, Wang’s hands off style led to a very amicable partnership. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 18 Aug. 2026 Sources describe the parting as amicable, and Wyle doesn’t have immediate plans to sign with another talent agency. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for amicable

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That potentially allows rigid structural elements and softer, flexible sections to be incorporated into the same object, provided the materials are compatible.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
However, Samsung supports manual photo tagging on compatible devices.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of compatible

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Folks in Europe can get the 900 in an A2-friendly configuration that limits its power output.

— Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026
Wisely, our Fathers chose a secular people-friendly format not subject to papal or evangelical or ayatollah decree.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of friendly

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Blagojevich was impeached, removed from office by a unanimous 59-0 Illinois Senate vote and convicted of federal corruption offenses.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026
Under the existing Placer County Charter, a vacancy on the five-member Board of Supervisors must be filled by a unanimous vote of the remaining supervisors.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of unanimous

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With increasingly warm summers, many brands are also introducing additional April deliveries focused on true high-summer product.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Designed by notable furniture and interior designer Yabu Pushelberg (whose projects also include JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo), rooms are awash in warm gray tones and feature upholstered linen beds.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of warm

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No Camas coach would talk (although one, along with a school administrator, was gracious to me), and the boy's mother wouldn't acknowledge my presence Saturday.

— Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Overcast Milan was looking even grayer than I’d have liked, but I was heartened by a gracious welcome at the Park Hyatt, tucked away on a side street of the Piazza del Duomo.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026

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