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amicable

/ˈæ.mɨ.kə.bəl/adjective

Marked by friendliness and goodwill, especially when settling a disagreement.

Example sentence

  • The two companies reached an amicable agreement without going to court.

Reserved for arrangements, not personalities: an amicable divorce, an amicable settlement. For a friendly person, use "amiable".

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