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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 His departure from the Peacock soap was described as amicable. Lynette Rice, Deadline, 23 June 2025 Robert Lewandowski’s pending exit from the Catalans should be far more amicable. Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025 But Starkey claimed the split was less amicable than presented. Shania Russell, EW.com, 15 June 2025 Geragos also pulled up amicable texts Jane and Combs sent each other last year, seeking to depict the Bad Boy Records founder as capable of care and affection. Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for amicable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amicable
Adjective
  • There’s also a 16.1-inch touchscreen interface that controls most vehicle functions, supports in-car apps, and is compatible with Apple CarPlay.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 July 2025
  • Not to mention, the large size weighs just 55 pounds and is compatible with most hitch racks for use on road trips.
    Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2025
Adjective
  • Instead of an origin story, Peter is thrown into the stressful situation of navigating high school life, being a friendly neighborhood Spider-Man and crushing on the daughter of Michael Keaton's villainous Vulture.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 July 2025
  • But if oil prices remain middling, even friendly policies might not compel companies to significantly ramp up drilling.
    Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Adjective
  • Murphy rebounded with a unanimous decision win over fellow icon Miesha Tate in 2022, but her career ends with two losses to Jessica Andrade in January 2023 and Friday’s loss to Moura.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • But unlike in the past when the U.N. Integrated Office in Haiti has received 12-month extensions, Monday’s unanimous decision by council members backed only six-and-a-half months.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
Adjective
  • Here, guests and stylish locals alike graze on warm flatbreads, stacked club sandwiches, silky smoked salmon & cream cheese bagels, and sharing Seafood and Charcuterie boards—brimming with serrano ham, pillowy focaccia, smoked mackerel, and plump Atlantic prawns. Prefer a slower pace?
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • How To Clean Stovetop Grates With Vinegar Fill a pan or sink with equal parts warm water and vinegar.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 1 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 18 Jul. 2025.

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