Definition of amicable Amicable

/æˈmɪkʌbʌl/ - [atmikubul] - am•i•ca•ble

We found 6 definitions of amicable from 5 different sources.

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What does amicable mean?

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Adjective

amicable - characterized by friendship and good will
  hostile unsolicited and resisted by the management of the target company ( used of attempts to buy or take control of a business); "hostile takeover"; "hostile tender offer"; "hostile bid"
  friendly characteristic of or befitting a friend; "friendly advice"; "a friendly neighborhood"; "the only friendly person here"; "a friendly host and hostess"
  lovable, loveable having characteristics that attract love or affection; "a mischievous but lovable child"
  peaceful, peaceable not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war; "a peaceful nation"; "peaceful times"; "a far from peaceful Christmas"; "peaceful sleep"
  well-disposed, friendly, favorable characteristic of or befitting a friend; "friendly advice"; "a friendly neighborhood"; "the only friendly person here"; "a friendly host and hostess"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • amicable (a.)
    Friendly; proceeding from, or exhibiting, friendliness; after the manner of friends; peaceable; as, an amicable disposition, or arrangement.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • amicable
    Generally warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character.
  • amicable
    Showing friendliness or goodwill.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • amicable
    am′ik-a-bl, adj. friendly.—ns. Amicabil′ity, Am′icableness.—adv. Am′icably. [L. amicabilisamicus, a friend, am-āre, to love.]

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