# amicable

/ˈæmɪkəbəɫ/ (US) · /ˈæmɪkəbəl/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/amicable
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

friendly and polite, especially when people are ending a relationship or a business deal. You use this to describe a situation where everyone is happy and there are no arguments.

For teachers: characterised by friendliness and a lack of hostility; friendly. Often describes the resolution of a dispute or the termination of a professional relationship.

## Examples

- They reached an amicable agreement after a long meeting.
- The two companies reached an amicable settlement to avoid a costly and public legal battle.
- Despite their fundamental disagreements on policy, the former colleagues maintained an amicable relationship, often meeting for lunch to discuss their shared history in the industry.

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