amicable
adjective
Characterized by or showing friendliness and goodwill; done in a friendly spirit without disagreement.
Etymology
From Late Latin amicabilis meaning "friendly," from Latin amicus (friend), from amare (to love).
Examples in Use
- 1.
"They reached an amicable settlement without going to court."
- 2.
"Despite the divorce, they maintained an amicable relationship for their children."
- 3.
"The negotiations concluded on amicable terms."
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Fun Fact
The word amicable shares its root with the French word ami (friend). In legal contexts, "amicable divorce" became a common term in the 20th century as no-fault divorce became more accepted.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 8 letters (A, M, I, C, A, B, L, E)
Scrabble Value: 14 points
Tip: Look for common letter combinations like "AM" at the start of words.
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